H. ‘Olympic Sunrise’
Hosta ‘Olympic Sunrise’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Kathryn Lewis' registered in 2005, 'Olympic Sunrise' is a small hosta distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaf margins framing a yellow to creamy white center. The leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, with margins 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide, and the foliage exhibits outstanding substance that holds well into autumn.
In the Garden
'Olympic Sunrise' performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegation remains most stable. At maturity, it forms a compact clump suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, and small shade-tolerant perennials that complement its low, mounding habit.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not specifically documented, the thick leaf substance may offer some deterrence; monitor for slug activity in moist conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | leaf center changes from yellow to creamy white |
| Notable characteristics | outstanding substance and holds well into the fall |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Kathryn Lewis'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Remember Me’ (2001)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3845. How we check this data.