A sport of H. 'Grand Tiara', this cultivar was originated by Dr. Ralph (Herb) Benedict of Michigan and registered on his behalf by Kevin Walek (Hosta Registrar) in 2009. It forms a medium size plant with gold foliage that has thick substance. Purple flowers bloom from mid-July into August.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "There seems to be no difference between 'Grand Gold' and 'Amber Tiara'. Since the latter has been registered, I suspect that the name 'Grand Gold' will fall out of use."