Hosta Gunther's Prize OS

Hosta ‘Gunther’s Prize’ is an exceptional, unregistered streaked selection originating as a sport of the legendary ‘Sum and Substance.’ Offered here as OS (Originator’s Stock) from the Solberg / Stark lineage, this cultivar is valued for its bold, painterly foliage that displays shifting streaks and marbling in green and gold tones. Patterning is highly individual, giving each plant its own character as it develops.

This giant hosta matures into an impressive garden presence, forming a broad clump with strong substance and collector-grade appeal. Lavender flowers are produced on upright scapes in season, adding a soft contrast to the dramatic foliage. With proven fertility and a history of producing notable sports and progeny, ‘Gunther’s Prize’ stands out as a meaningful addition for advanced collectors, breeders, and serious shade gardeners.

Details

Status: Not registered
Origin: Sport of ‘Sum and Substance’
Originator: Bob Solberg / Gunther Stark
Size Category: Giant
Mature Size: Approximately 18" tall × 50" wide
Foliage: Streaked
Leaf Color: Variable green and gold tones
Variegation: Streaked
Scape Height: Approximately 28"
Flower Color: Lavender
Ploidy: 3-3-3
Fertility: Fertile
Stock Type: OS (Originator’s Stock)
Rarity: RH4 (Very Rare – limited availability among collectors; not widely propagated or commercially available)
Shipping: Fast shipping and carefully packaged for safe delivery.