H. ‘Pacific Sunlight’
Hosta ‘Pacific Sunlight’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Pacific Sunlight' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, flat gold margins. The foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and the cordate leaf base contributes to the plant's dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter at maturity, forming a substantial mound suitable for mid-border or specimen placement. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vibrant, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for both garden beds and larger containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Pacific Sunlight' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4192