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.
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. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5501