H. ‘Key West Sunset’

Overview

Registered in 2013, 'Key West Sunset' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with greenish-yellow flat margins, which together create the appearance of medium gold foliage, and for its compact, mound-like habit.

In the Garden

'Key West Sunset' reaches a mature size of 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, forming a tidy mound with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture, and performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas. Its small stature and muted gold-green coloration pair well with darker-leaved perennials such as Heuchera or ferns.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary.