H. ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
Hosta ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by A. Bergeron.
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | A. Bergeron |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2008 by A. Bergeron, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *H. 'Regal Rhubarb'* (pod parent) and *H. 'Ogon Koba'* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its intensely wavy, ovate leaves that display a blue-green center with golden yellow, heavily rippled margins, and for its wine-colored scapes.
In the Garden
*Hosta 'Little Miss Sunshine'* forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter. It tolerates more sun exposure than many hostas, though typical partial to dappled shade conditions are suitable. Its small stature makes it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may damage foliage, the cultivar's thick, wavy leaves offer moderate resistance compared to thinner-leaved hostas; standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | golden yellow heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; intensely wavy |
| Seasonal colour change | starts light green becomes golden |
| Notable characteristics | small golden yellow with intense waviness on the leaf margin, tolerates most sun, wine color scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Regal Rhubarb' — H. ‘Regal Rhubarb’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Ogon Koba'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3456