H. ‘Sun Banner’
Hosta ‘Sun Banner’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Russ O'Harra Hosta Society.
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Russ O'Harra Hosta Society |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by the Russ O'Harra Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Sun Banner' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Sun Power' and is classified as a large-sized cultivar. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with wide, golden yellow margins that are slightly rippled, creating a strong bicolor contrast.
In the Garden
'Sun Banner' forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 53 inches (134.6 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or as part of a mixed border, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sun Banner' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate control measures may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sun Power' — H. ‘Sun Power’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5500