H. ‘Kayleigh's Sunshine’
Hosta ‘Kayleigh's Sunshine’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Edger', 'Kayleigh's Sunshine' is a small hosta cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with bright golden yellow margins. The foliage is ovate with rounded bases, measuring 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) wide, with a slightly shiny upper surface and dull underside.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar forms a mound 6 inches (15.2 cm) high and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It tolerates more sun than many hostas due to its bright golden margins, though it performs best in typical hosta-growing conditions with some afternoon shade. Its small size makes it suitable for container culture, rock gardens, or as a front-of-border accent, pairing well with small ferns or shade-tolerant groundcovers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. The foliage resists insect damage, but standard slug and deer precautions are recommended in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 10–14 in (25.4–35.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | color fades to a pale yellow as season progresses, but does tolerate sun |
| Notable characteristics | bright golden yellow tolerates sun, resists insect damage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Edger' — H. ‘Gold Edger’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2982