H. ‘Trisha's Sunny Paradise’
Hosta ‘Trisha's Sunny Paradise’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Trisha's Sunny Paradise' is a miniature sport of *Hosta* 'Paradise Sunset' distinguished by bright yellow leaves with golden yellow, slightly rippled margins. The cultivar produces dark purple flowers with maroon speckles on the petiole, and its leaves are notably larger than those of the parent plant.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid, and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or container plantings due to its small stature. Companion plants such as small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges complement its scale and leaf color.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–15 in (30.5–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow leaves with dark purple flowers with maroon speckles on the petiole, much larger than the parent |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Paradise Sunset
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Duane's Song’ (2012)
- H. ‘Giantland Sunny Mouse Ears’ (2011)
- H. ‘HarkAway's Mini Gold’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5811