Hosta of the Year

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The American Hosta Growers Association established the AHGA Hosta of the Year in 1996.  It is selected by a vote of AHGA members.  Award winners are hostas that are good garden plants in all regions of the country, are widely available and in good supply.  Below you will find a listing by year.  Click on any of the hosta names from 1996 through 2021 to link to a picture and description of that hosta.

2022 Island Breeze

2021               Rainbow's End
​2020              Dancing Queen
​2019               Lakeside Paisley Print 
2018               World Cup
2017               Brother Stefan​
2016               'Curly Fries'
2015               'Victory'
2014               'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
2013               'Rainforest Sunrise'
2012               'Liberty'
2011               'Praying Hands'
2010               'First Frost'
2009               'Earth Angel'
2008               'Blue Mouse Ears'
2007               'Paradigm'
​2006               'Stained Glass'
​2005               'Striptease'
2004               'Sum and Substance'
2003               'Regal Splendor'
2002               'Guacamole'
2001               'June'
2000               'Sagae'
1999               'Paul's Glory'
1998               'Fragrant Bouquet'
1997               'Patriot'
​1996               'So Sweet'

HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2022

Hosta Island Breeze has  been selected as the hosta of the year. This small cultivar's bold, substantial foliage is an improved sport of Paradise Island and this hosta definitely  brightens the garden. The thick, rounded leaves emerge bright gold with a medium dark green margin in the spring and are held on red speckled petioles that bleed up the stem. As summer progresses, the gold will fade to a soft yellow if the plant receives more sun; if the plant is in deeper shade, the yellow will turn to a chartreuse- lime green. (Mature Size: 12"T x 18"W)
Each year the American Hosta Growers Association selects 'the best of the best', and honors one variety as "Hosta of the Year".