H. ‘Sea Sunrise’
Hosta ‘Sea Sunrise’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Seaver.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Seaver |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by M. Seaver, this small hosta arose as a hybrid of Hosta 'Neat Splash'. It is visually distinctive for its green-streaked leaf margins and compact, low-growing habit, reaching only 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height with a spread of 10 inches (25.4 cm). The leaves are 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with five pairs of veins.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Sea Sunrise' is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its small size makes it ideal for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as a container specimen. It pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 6–10 in (15.2–25.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Sunrise’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Sea Yellow Sunrise’ (sport)
- H. ‘Tangerine’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fragrant Tot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Dixie Joy’ (1983)
- H. ‘Iron Gate Delight’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5019. How we check this data.