H. ‘Early to Rise’
Hosta ‘Early to Rise’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-8(3-1) (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 by an unnamed hybridizer from unknown parentage, 'Early to Rise' is a small hosta distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins that fade to light green. The foliage is notably shiny on the upper surface, with moderately twisted, lightly folded, and moderately wavy leaf blades.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for small spaces, rock gardens, or container cultivation. Its small size makes it an effective edging plant or foreground specimen in shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas. The hybridizer notes an unusually long growing season, with foliage emerging earlier than *Hosta montana* and retaining color after the first frost.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | golden yellow turning to light green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately twisted, lightly folded, moderately wavy, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | viridescent |
| Notable characteristics | longest growing season seen by hybridizer, up before H. montana holds color after first frost |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-8(3-1), small size):
- H. ‘Spring Sensation’ (1991)
- H. ‘Zitronenfalter’ (2003)
- H. ‘Hannah Hanson’ (1997)
- H. ‘Scarlet O'Hara’ (1996)
- H. ‘Golden Oriole’ (1988)
- H. ‘Mentor Gold’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1548