H. ‘Sun Power’
Hosta ‘Sun Power’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Last checked against the AHS registry:
Overview
'Sun Power' (1986) was registered by P. Aden. Both pod and pollen parent are recorded as unknown. The registry entry is brief: the leaf color is given as light chartreuse, with large undulations at the margins. It is a single-color leaf; no second color or variegation is recorded.
In the Garden
It was registered at 24 in (61.0 cm) tall and 36 in (91.4 cm) across, with an upright habit. The leaves are 10 in (25.4 cm) long and 7.5 in (19.1 cm) wide with 12 vein pairs. Scapes are recorded at 36 in (91.4 cm). Leaf shape, surface finish and growth rate are not part of the entry.
How it compares
'Gold Wing' (2014), in the same show class, is registered lower and slightly narrower, a mound-like 17 in (43.2 cm) by 35 in (88.9 cm). Its leaf is larger, 12 in (30.5 cm) by 8 in (20.3 cm), greenish yellow, cupped, with a cordate base and a glaucous bloom underneath. Choose 'Gold Wing' for a lower mound with cupped leaves; 'Sun Power' is the upright plant with wavy-edged leaves.
'Rosedale Bright and Sassy' (1999) is also upright but registered bigger, 30 in (76.2 cm) tall and 48 in (121.9 cm) wide, with a golden yellow leaf of 11 in (27.9 cm) by 9 in (22.9 cm) and slightly rippled margins.
'Daybreak' (1986), registered by P. Aden in the same year, is 22 in (55.9 cm) tall and 36 in (91.4 cm) across, with a 12 in (30.5 cm) by 8 in (20.3 cm) bright yellow green leaf, shiny on top, and 13 vein pairs. It is recorded as a sport of a Japanese seedling of unknown origin.
Flowers and other notes
Beyond the scape height, flower color, size and bloom dates are not part of the entry. For light, water and slugs, use the general hosta care guide.
Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Sun Power' (#5509), 'Gold Wing' (#2141), 'Rosedale Bright and Sassy' (#4753), 'Daybreak' (#1381), hostaregistrar.org.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light chartreuse large undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sun Power’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Banana Puddin’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Bright-eyed Ellie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Fluted Fountain’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Gitchigumi’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Gold Waves’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Joshua's Banner’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘King's Ransom’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lovin' Spoonful’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Passionate Pink’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Sun Banner’ (sport)
- H. ‘Sun Goddess’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Sunday Morning’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Alabama Gold’ (1986)
- H. ‘Aspen Gold’ (1986)
- H. ‘Daybreak’ (1986)
- H. ‘Abiqua Gold Shield’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5509. How we check this data.