H. ‘Light of Day’
Hosta ‘Light of Day’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, *Hosta* 'Light of Day' is a small, mound-forming sport of a seedling derived from *H.* 'Little Wonder' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Whimsey' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its tricolor leaf pattern: a yellow center, a narrow medium-green intermediate zone, and slightly blue-green margins that feather into the center.
In the Garden
Mature plants reach approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. This small hosta is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture in partial to full shade, as typical for the genus. Its compact size and tricolor foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with .5 to 1.75 featheredin (1.3 to 4.4cm) wide, slightly blue-green w/ medium green intermediate color, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately folded, lightly wavy and corrugated overall. |
| Flower scape height | 19–25 in (48.3–63.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | Dark green margin with creamy-white center late |
| Notable characteristics | Tricolor with yellow center, narrow med-green intermediate color & slightly blue-green edges feather into the center. Petiole & scape match center color & pods have pink blush. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Little Wonder' — H. ‘Little Wonder’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Whimsey' — H. ‘Whimsey’
- Sport parent: Sport of seedling with parentage shown at right >>
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Bullfrog’ (2016)
- H. ‘Island Breeze’ (2014)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dinky Donna’ (2011)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3379