Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’
$21.99
Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ forms a compact mound of glossy gold-centered leaves edged dark green, topped by light lavender midsummer flowers.
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Description
Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ is a compact clump-forming perennial whose thick glossy leaves emerge light green before developing radiant gold centers and dramatic dark green margins.
Light lavender flowers rise on tall scapes in midsummer above the low foliage mound. Grow it in moist, organic, well-drained soil with filtered or dappled shade, allowing only gentle morning sun and protecting the leaves from hot afternoon exposure.
Additional information
| Height | 20 cm – 61 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 41 cm – 41 cm |
| Flowering months | July |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise', Rainforest Sunrise Hosta |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Propagation | Divide mature clumps, retaining at least three growing eyes per division. |
| Pests | Slugs, aphids, spider mites, thrips, mice, and voles may cause damage. |
| Diseases | No specific serious disease is highlighted; good sanitation reduces overwintering problems. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower scapes and clear dormant foliage in early winter. |
| Hazardous | no |
| Variegated | yes |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil consistently moist but well drained, especially in spring. |
| Sunlight instructions | Provide filtered partial to full shade and avoid hot afternoon sun. |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Underplanting, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Rainforest Sunrise Hosta, Hartlelie 'Rainforest Sunrise', Plantain lily 'Rainforest Sunrise', Funkie 'Rainforest Sunrise' |
| Blomidon Item No | ZHOSRFS0001G |
| Common Name | Rainforest Sunrise Hosta |