H. ‘Sarah's Sister’
Hosta ‘Sarah's Sister’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, 'Sarah's Sister' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' distinguished by its medium green leaves with irregular gold streaks that lighten to cream, combined with yellow margins. This medium-sized cultivar forms a mound-like habit with leaves measuring 8 inches long and 6 inches wide, featuring nine vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'Sarah's Sister' reaches 18 inches in height and 35 inches in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its variegated foliage provides textural contrast when paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials. The green scapes rise 32 to 38 inches above the foliage, bearing flowers typical of the species.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with irregular gold streaks with .125 to .75in (0.3 to 1.9cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 32–38 in (81.3–96.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | golden streaks and yellow margins lighten to cream as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | Gold streaks that lighten to cream are highly variable throughout the leaf and sometimes the margins as well. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. Fortunei Aureomarginata'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4947