H. ‘Carolina Sunshine’
Hosta ‘Carolina Sunshine’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Carolina Sunshine' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown breeder, distinguished by its medium green leaves with narrow golden yellow margins. The leaf blade measures 9 inches (22.9 cm) in length and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width, with a margin width of 0.5 inches (1.3 cm). The leaf surface is slightly shiny on the upper side. Its pollen parent is Hosta tibae.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like habit reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. The gold-margined foliage provides contrast when paired with green-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its medium size makes it appropriate for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. tibae
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Goodness Gracious’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Academy Blushing Recluse’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #927. How we check this data.