H. ‘Kiwi Sunlover’
Hosta ‘Kiwi Sunlover’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 as a sport of Hosta 'August Moon', 'Kiwi Sunlover' forms a medium-sized, fast-growing mound distinguished by medium green leaves with wide, golden yellow margins. The leaf blades are cordate at the base, measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide, and bear eight vein pairs; the margins are slightly rippled and 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide, while both leaf surfaces are dull.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 30 inches (74.9 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.1 cm) in height, with a dense, mound-like habit. Scapes rise 23 to 29 inches (58.4 to 73.7 cm) above the foliage and are medium green. 'Kiwi Sunlover' performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margin color is most stable; excessive sun may scorch the leaves. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or container culture.
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; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17.75 in (45.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29.5 in (74.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.3 in (13.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1.4in (3.6cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 23–29 in (58.4–73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
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 #3080. How we check this data.