H. ‘Sunnybrook’
Hosta ‘Sunnybrook’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Stone & P. Ruh & P. Banyai.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | D. Stone & P. Ruh & P. Banyai |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by D. Stone, P. Ruh, and P. Banyai, *Hosta* 'Sunnybrook' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinguishing feature is a blue-green leaf blade with a gold margin, a combination that provides strong contrast throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
'Sunnybrook' reaches a mature diameter of 27 inches (68.6 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions in shade or partial shade. Its broad, ovate leaves—8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide with 14 vein pairs—create a substantial presence that pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The gold margins brighten darker corners without requiring full sun.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sunnybrook' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in typical hosta-growing zones; deer may also browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Antioch’ (1979)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5530