Hosta 'Sun Power'
Hosta
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Sun Power |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Sunpower) |
| Hybridized | by Aden |
| Registered or introduced: | 1986 |
Plant Size (check one):
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Other details:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Growing Habit:
Mound-like
Growth Rate:
Medium
Leaf Shape:
Ovate
Leaf Appearance:
Cupped
Wavy
Corrugated
Degree to which the appearance is present:
Lightly
Leaf Texture (top):
Dull
Leaf Texture (bottom):
Glaucous Bloom
Leaf Substance:
2 (Good)
Leaf Color:
Golden Yellow
Color of Leaf Margin:
No margin
Number of Vein Pairs:
12 to 15
16 to 18
Appearance of Margin:
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width:
No margin
Bloom Time:
Mid
Flower Shape:
Funnel
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Does it set seed?:
Yes; seed is viable
Bloom Color:
Pale Lavender
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Decatur, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Itasca, Illinois
Machesney Park, Illinois
Nilwood, Illinois
Waukegan, Illinois
Elberfeld, Indiana
Topeka, Kansas
Henderson, Kentucky
Durham, Maine
Reading, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan
Clinton, Mississippi
Natchez, Mississippi
Lothair, Montana
Cranford, New Jersey
Greene, New York
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
Medora, North Dakota
Coshocton, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Springboro, Ohio
Salem, Oregon
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
North Augusta, South Carolina
Lexington, Virginia
Portsmouth, Virginia
Kirkland, Washington
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Marion, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Aug 11, 2009, Vet2009 from Kirkland, WA wrote: I have this plant and it does great in full sun too. The leaves become really golden/yellow. I have had it for just a month but its doing fine. Will update about its growth potential in the future. A beautiful Hosta to have in your collection. |
| Neutral | On Jan 14, 2005, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote: Becomes a large, dense mound of wavy, bright gold foliage to about 28" high by 70" wide. Leaves are 12" long by 7-1/4" wide; brilliant gold by mid-summer and especially bright in sunlight. The leaves have a thin underside bloom with an ovate blade that is cupped at the base and also has a curved tip. Distinctly wavy; slight corrugation with good substance and 14-16 vein pairs. |
| Positive | On Aug 1, 2002, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote: Makes a great mound of bright gold foliage, brighter with more sun/light. It does set seed but very rarely. Flower scapes are about 40" high. |
