H. ‘Key West Sunset’
Hosta ‘Key West Sunset’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, 'Key West Sunset' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with greenish-yellow flat margins, which together create the appearance of medium gold foliage, and for its compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Key West Sunset' reaches a mature size of 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, forming a tidy mound with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture, and performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas. Its small stature and muted gold-green coloration pair well with darker-leaved perennials such as Heuchera or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | medium gold leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
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 #3003