True to its name, 'Sunhosta' was bred to survive and thrive in full sun and hot, humid climates, allowing hostas to venture where they've never gone before. This sport of H. 'So Sweet' forms a dense mound of pointed green leaves with wavy ivory margins.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Sunhosta' PP 21730

Common Name: Sunhosta Hosta, also known as Host Sun 08

Garden Size: 22-24 inches tall by 20-50 inches wide

Growth Rate: Most hostas have a moderate to fast growth rate.

USDA Zone: 4-10

Exposure: Partial to full sun

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: A dense mound of small, pointed, green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins. The leaves are glossy and have somewhat wavy edges. 'Sunhosta' is highly sun tolerant for a hosta, and more sun exposure encourages brighter white margins. It has a very low cold requirement, surviving even in climates like southern Florida where frosts are very rare.

Flowers: Near white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: Unregistered

Parentage: Sport of H. 'So Sweet'