H. ‘Sunshine Kid’
Hosta ‘Sunshine Kid’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by P. Aden, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *H.* 'Fascination' (pod parent) and *H.* 'High Fat Cream' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its variegated leaves with streaked margins, a compact habit, and a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) with a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm).
In the Garden
'Hosta Sunshine Kid' reaches a mature size of 16 inches tall and 24 inches wide, with leaves 6 inches long and 4 inches wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through cultural or physical controls.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Fascination' — H. ‘Fascination’
- Pollen parent: H. 'High Fat Cream' — H. ‘High Fat Cream’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Minnesota Weather’ (1980)
- H. ‘Iron Gate Delight’ (1981)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5537