H. ‘Sunlight Child’
Hosta ‘Sunlight Child’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by R. Benedict, this miniature hosta is distinguished by its narrow, glossy green leaves with prominent, light yellow undulating margins. The foliage is notably small, measuring 2 inches (5.1 cm) in length and 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in width, with only two pairs of veins, and forms a compact mound reaching 2 inches (5.1 cm) in height and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
‘Sunlight Child’ is suited to partial to full shade, where its gold-edged leaves maintain best color without scorching. Its diminutive mature size—approximately 5 inches across and 2 inches tall—makes it an excellent choice for troughs, fairy gardens, or the front edge of a shaded border. It pairs well with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or creeping shade perennials such as *Viola* or *Chrysogonum virginianum*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and protective measures are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Leaf | light yellow large undulations margins; glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Emerald Gem’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lauren’ (1991)
- H. ‘Small Talk’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5521