H. ‘Sun Drop’

Overview

Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Sun Drop' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Gold Drop' that produces a small, mound-like clump. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins, reaching a mature diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and height of 12 inches (30.5 cm).

In the Garden

'Sun Drop' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact size (12 inches high by 18 inches wide) makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. The slow growth rate and small stature allow pairing with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its blue-green foliage with gold margins provides subtle contrast against darker groundcovers or alongside other small hosta cultivars.

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 Drop' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.