H. ‘Sun Chaser’
Hosta ‘Sun Chaser’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-7 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Sun Chaser' is a giant hosta cultivar derived from a cross between a Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling (pod parent) and Hosta hypoleuca (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, deeply corrugated, moderately cupped leaves that are blue-green with gold margins, often showing unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow within the margin.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 31 inches (78.7 cm) and height of 23 inches (58.4 cm), 'Sun Chaser' is a substantial specimen suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its upright, slow-growing habit and heavy, white-backed leaves make it a strong accent in the middle to back of a shaded border or woodland garden. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its bold, corrugated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the large, textured leaves are attractive to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated and moderately cupped |
| Flower scape height | 25–27 in (63.5–68.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavy substance, nearly round, cupped, deeply corrugated, white backed variegated leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
- Pollen parent: H. hypoleuca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-7, giant size):
- H. ‘Niagara on the Lake’ (2003)
- H. ‘Northern Mystery’ (2009)
- H. ‘Galaxy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Giant Streaker’ (2004)
- H. ‘Ode to Joy’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rough and Ready’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5502. How we check this data.