This very prolific hosta of unidentified parentage was
originated by
Mildred Seaver of Massachusetts and registered on her behalf by
Kevin Walek (Hosta Registrar) in 2009. It is an upright growing hosta that grows into a large size about 20 inches high
with a spread of around 47 inches. The foliage is light green with mottled
creamy white, yellow and green streaked variegation. Its leaves are lightly
corrugated and broadly ovate. Pale lavender flowers bloom in July.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "In the garden, 'Sea Prize' makes
an interesting, highly variegated specimen plant
and has been
easier to maintain as the true plant than many other streaked
cultivars. It has become an important breeding plant, yielding a
high percentage of variegated seedlings. The late
Dr. Ed Elslager of Michigan,
in particular, relied heavily on 'Sea Prize' in his breeding
program. He registered forty cultivars with 'Sea Prize' as the
pod parent."
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"This
introduction by Mildred Seaver has
medium-sized leaves and what leaves they
are! In my opinion and based upon my own
observations, this plant has the most
unusual variegation of any other hosta.
It is streaked with shades of white,
green, gold and rust. If I had to choose
only one hosta for this listing, 'Sea
Prize' would be my choice. It is
available from
Hatfield's for $75.00." |
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