H. ‘Sunnybrook’

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.