H. ‘Mountain Sunrise’
Hosta ‘Mountain Sunrise’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Choko Nishiki', 'Mountain Sunrise' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf blades are slightly shiny on both surfaces, possess a rounded base, and exhibit slightly rippled margins with 14 to 15 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 45 inches (114 cm) and a height of 22 inches (56 cm), forming a dense, rounded mound. Scapes rise 30 to 40 inches (76 to 102 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for gold-margined hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or for use in the middle of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Mountain Sunrise' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–40 in (76.2–101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Choko Nishiki' — H. ‘Choko Nishiki’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Blaze of Glory’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3919