H. ‘Sun Safari’
Hosta ‘Sun Safari’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, *Hosta* 'Sun Safari' is a large cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its upright, pointed foliage and green leaves with gold margins. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, measuring 12 inches (30.5 cm) long by 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide, and feature yellow, slightly rippled margins with a slightly shiny upper surface and dull, white-backed undersides.
In the Garden
'Sun Safari' reaches a mature size of 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with an upright, moderately fast growth habit. Its large size and bold foliage make it suitable as a specimen or accent in mixed borders, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The tall scapes, reaching 48 to 60 inches (121.9 to 152.4 cm), produce yellow to green flowers that rise well above the foliage.
Care Notes
Grow in partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, with consistent moisture and well-drained soil. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; monitor for slug and deer damage, which can affect foliage quality.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded, moderately wavy, lightly corrugated, mod. Flat |
| Flower scape height | 48–60 in (121.9–152.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | color intensifies from light green in spring to yellow in midsummer |
| Notable characteristics | upright habit, pointed, white backed |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: unanmed seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Chris’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5510