A Stately Vision of Broad Leaves and Bright Borders
Hosta 'Amazing Grace' is a magnificent, large-stature cultivar that brings a sense of grand elegance to any shaded Canadian landscape. Registered in 1999 by Dick and Jane Ward, this variety is the result of a sophisticated cross between H. 'Pin Stripe' and the classic H. montana f. macrophylla. It is celebrated for its massive, broad leaves that feature a deep green centre and a stunningly wide, creamy-white border. This "montana-style" foliage is further enhanced by a slightly rippled texture and prominent veining, making it a "rhythm-maker" that anchors a woodland garden with a lush, professional look.
Why It Stands Out
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Massive Montana Heritage: Inherits the large, shovel-like leaf shape and graceful downward-pointing habit of its H. montana ancestry.
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Striking Wide Margins: The bold, creamy-white edges occupy a significant portion of the leaf, creating a luminous "halo" that brightens dark corners.
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Rippled Leaf Texture: Features a slightly rippled margin and heavy substance that adds a tactile, high-end feel to the mature mound.
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Vigorous Northern Growth: Unlike many large variegated varieties, it is noted for a vigorous growth rate, filling its space in the garden relatively quickly.
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Mid-Summer Lavender Display: Produces elegant pale lavender flowers in mid-July that stand in soft contrast to the dark green and white foliage.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Details |
| Size |
50 cm Height / 100 cm Width |
| Hardiness Zone |
Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Dark Green centre with Wide Creamy-White margins |
| Light |
Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Grower's Tip
To truly appreciate the "grace" of this variety, site it where it has plenty of room to expand; its montana genes give it a wide, arching habit that can easily overtop smaller companions. In our Bécancour, QC nursery, we wait for those signature wide, rippled margins to define themselves each spring before we approve them for shipping. This True to Type verification ensures you receive an authentic, established division of this Ward classic, ready to thrive in our unique Canadian climate from the moment it arrives.
