Hosta 'Sun Power'

Hosta 'Sun Power': A Radiant Beacon for Bright Shade

Bold and glowing, Hosta 'Sun Power' lives up to its name with brilliant, chartreuse-gold foliage that shines in the garden. Its large, slightly twisted leaves form a graceful, upright clump that becomes more vibrant with morning sun. Lavender flowers appear in midsummer, arching elegantly above the foliage on tall, slender scapes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 100–120 cm, forming a large, upright clump
• Flower Colour: Lavender
• Flowering Period: Midsummer
• Foliage: Large, golden-yellow leaves with a slight twist and satiny texture; upright and arching
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to part sun; morning sun enhances colour
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'Sun Power' is ideal for adding dramatic colour and height to bright shade or filtered sun gardens. Its golden tones intensify with light, making it a dynamic focal point in woodland plantings, borders, or foundation groupings. Long-lasting foliage and graceful flower scapes provide season-long structure and beauty.

Companion Plants: Pair Hosta 'Sun Power' with Astilbe 'Spotlight', whose creamy-white plumes mirror the hosta’s luminosity. Add the upright form of Dryopteris 'Brilliance' for fine texture and copper tones. Finish with Carex 'Gold Fountains' to echo the hosta’s golden hues and provide soft movement at the base.

Care Instructions: Grow in partial shade to part sun with moist, well-drained soil. Morning sun enhances the golden colour, but avoid harsh afternoon light. Water consistently in dry spells, and mulch to retain moisture. Cut back old foliage in spring and divide every 4–5 years to maintain vigour.

History: Hosta 'Sun Power' was introduced by Paul Aden in the 1970s and remains a garden classic for its intense colour and upright form. It has stood the test of time as one of the most vibrant gold hostas for sunnier shade conditions.

Final Thoughts: Bright and uplifting, Hosta 'Sun Power' lights up the shade garden with golden energy—a sunny standout that brings both colour and confidence to every planting.