H. ‘Sun Glow’

Hosta ‘Sun Glow’ is a registered cultivar (1974) , originated by P. Aden.

Year registered	1974
Registrant	P. Aden
Section class	III-3 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1974 by P. Aden, this medium-sized hosta cultivar is a self-pollinated selection from *Hosta* 'Aspen Gold'. It is visually distinguished by its green leaves with yellow margins, a combination that provides a clear, bicolor effect throughout the growing season.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Sun Glow' reaches a mature diameter of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its cordate leaves, 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide with 11 vein pairs, pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant is not typically recommended for container culture due to its medium size.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.

Size and leaf

Clump height	12 in (30.5 cm)
Clump width	22 in (55.9 cm)
Leaf length	7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width	5 in (12.7 cm)
Vein pairs	11
Flower scape height	16 in (40.6 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’
Pollen parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sun Glow’ as a parent:

H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (sport)
H. ‘Inniswood’ (sport)
H. ‘Lakeside Contender’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Lakeside Foaming Sea’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘White Vision’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #5506