Hosta 'Eternal Father'

Hosta 'Eternal Father' is unlike other mottled plants available. I have seen the others. They typically are a green leaf with yellow mo...Read Morettling. Eternal Father has yellow leaves and the mottling is very dark green. The plant comes up in spring with the mottling partially visable. The green developes gradually. The plant in full sun is superb, being very gold with no burning. The original plant is the size of a mature H. 'Sunpower'. The original plant in 1992 was sickly and I (originator) thought it would die. I observed it for 4 years before I realized it was healthy. The plant was registered in 1999. It has grown additionally and I will update the info.

I have viewed this plant in 5 clumps in the Willetts garden. This is a sport of H. `Sunpower'. The photos can be viewed at the Hosta Libr...Read Moreary. The green spots are thicker than any hosta leaf that you will ever see. I have 3 divisions of the plant. It must be planted in a shady area. In a sunny area, the coloration doesn't come forth. Divisions are currently being grown in Ohio, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. This variety is fertile and sets seed. It is a most UNUSUAL hosta. It is currently not for sale.