Hosta, Rainforest Sunrise #1

Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ 

Hosta x ‘Rainforest Sunrise’  

Height: 8in 
Spread: 16in 
Zone: 3-9 
Exposure: Full Shade to Part Shade 
Bloom Time/Color: Jul-Aug; lavendar 
Uses: Borders, Specimen, Massing, Woodland/Shade gardens, Erosion control 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Prefers moist soil, Cut flower, Attracts hummingbirds, Good slug resistance 

‘Rainforest Sunrise’ hosta has lush leaves that emerge solid light green, then quickly develop dramatic dark green borders and radiant gold centers. Mild morning sunlight or bright shade brings out the best gold tones. The thick glossy foliage holds up all season and resists slugs. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer. Good slug resistance. 2013 hosta of the year.  

**Photo courtesy of Monrovia, Doreen Wynja**