H. ‘Sun Catcher’
Hosta ‘Sun Catcher’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Sun Catcher' is a small-sized hybrid derived from H. 'Ogon Tsushima' as the seed parent and H. yingeri as the pollen parent. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its elliptic leaves with bright yellow, slightly rippled margins that contrast with a green center, combined with a very shiny surface on both sides and dense purple flowers held on green scapes.
In the Garden
'Sun Catcher' forms a mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 29 inches (73.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its small size makes it appropriate for container cultivation or front-of-border placement.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | bright yellow slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly folded and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes medium green; more rippled in sun |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow leaves with good substance become green with ruffles; dense purple flowers with very persistent bracts |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Ogon Tsushima' — H. ‘Ogon Tsushima’
- Pollen parent: H. yingeri
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’ (2012)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ducet’ (2004)
- H. ‘French Kiss’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gold Braid’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5501. How we check this data.