H. ‘Northern Sunray’
Hosta ‘Northern Sunray’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walters Gardens, Inc. |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by Walters Gardens, Inc., *Hosta* 'Northern Sunray' is a sport of *H. 'Elegans'* distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with broad white margins. The foliage measures 12 inches (30.5 cm) long by 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with 6 to 7 pairs of veins, and the plant forms a substantial mound 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 36 inches (91.4 cm) tall.
In the Garden
This large cultivar is best suited to partial to full shade, where its blue-green centers and white margins remain most stable. With a mature spread of 3 feet (91 cm) and height of 3 feet (91 cm), it functions well as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. It pairs effectively with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its large size makes it unsuitable for container culture.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. The thick leaves offer moderate slug resistance, though deer may browse the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Elegans'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3841