H. ‘Sunny Side Up’
Hosta ‘Sunny Side Up’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'Sunny Side Up' is a small hybrid derived from *H. 'Spritzer'* (seed parent) and *H. yingeri* (pollen parent). The cultivar is visually distinctive for its ovate, very glossy green leaves with flat, golden yellow margins, producing a bright, bicolor effect.
In the Garden
This small hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for gold-margined cultivars, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its modest size makes it suitable for containers, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures if these pests are prevalent in the garden.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | emerges brilliant golden yellow than fades to chartreuse green |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Spritzer' — H. ‘Spritzer’
- Pollen parent: H. yingeri
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5527