H. ‘Minute After a Rainy Sunset’

Overview

Registered in 2010 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Right Around Morning Sunrise', this small cultivar is distinguished by its tricolored leaves: a green base overlaid with light green and yellow central streaks, framed by a narrow white margin. The variegation pattern is notable for holding its color throughout the growing season, with the white edge remaining stable.

In the Garden

'Hosta After a Rainy Sunset' forms a low, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and protect as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.