H. ‘Georgia Sunrise’
Hosta ‘Georgia Sunrise’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-3 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, this giant hosta cultivar produces a low, spreading mound of bright golden yellow leaves with green margins. Its distinctive coloration results from a complex parentage involving *Hosta* 'Jimmy Crack Corn', *H*. 'Maekawa', and *H*. 'Choo Choo Train'.
In the Garden
'H. Georgia Sunrise' forms a mound 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall and 56 inches (142.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its broadly ovate, corrugated leaves reach 13 inches (33.0 cm) long and 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) wide, with 12 to 14 vein pairs and slightly rippled golden yellow margins. The scapes rise 28 to 31 inches (71.1 to 78.7 cm) and are golden yellow. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it unsuitable for containers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 56 in (142.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 28–31 in (71.1–78.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | low spreading mound of bright golden yellow leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: (Lakeside seedling x H. 'Jimmy Crack Corn')
- Pollen parent: (H. 'Maekawa' x H. 'Choo Choo Train') — H. ‘Maekawa’, H. ‘Choo Choo Train’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):
- H. ‘River of Gold’ (2014)
- H. ‘Leo’ (2009)
- H. ‘Streets of Gold’ (2006)
- H. ‘Great Lakes Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fragrant Gold’ (1982)
- H. ‘Golden Sculpture’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2055