H. ‘Light Ray’
Hosta ‘Light Ray’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Light Ray' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its upright, broadly ovate leaves with creamy white margins measuring 0.75 to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm) wide against a medium green center. The leaf surface is slightly shiny on both sides, and the blade is relatively flat with a cordate base, giving the plant a bold, architectural appearance.
In the Garden
'Light Ray' reaches a mature spread of 38 inches (96.5 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, as is typical for hostas, and its upright habit makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. The strong white margin provides contrast when paired with darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Light Ray' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly on new foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75 to 1in (1.9 to 2.5cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; relatively flat overall. |
| Seasonal colour change | Emerges with light yellow margins that turn creamy white. |
| Notable characteristics | Upright large leaves with a bright white margin. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3381