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.
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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. ‘Emerald Gem’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lauren’ (1991)
- H. ‘Small Talk’ (1991)
- H. ‘Golden Tiers’ (1990)
- H. ‘Missy’ (1992)
- H. ‘Purple Robe’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5521. How we check this data.