H. ‘Sea Yellow Sunrise’
Hosta ‘Sea Yellow Sunrise’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Seaver.
| Year registered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Seaver |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1985 by M. Seaver, this small hosta is a sport of *H. 'Sea Sunrise'*. It is distinguished by green leaves with gold margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical gold-centered, green-margined form of its parent.
In the Garden
*Hosta 'Sea Yellow Sunrise'* forms a compact mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a border or rock garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. Companion plants include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella*; it is also well-suited to container culture.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry spells. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and protect as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Flower scape height | 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sea Sunrise' — H. ‘Sea Sunrise’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Yellow Sunrise’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Laura Lanier’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5024