As to how well it will tolerate full sun really depends on where you are: the angle of incidence of the sun is the determining factor. I assume from your handle that you're in Portland, Oregon and you'd be borderline in my estimation. You're at about 45.5 degrees latitude whereas I am just north of the 49th parallel here in Richmond B.C. and I get away with growing most of my 100+ hostas in pretty much full sun. Be prepared to supplement with plenty of water. You'll find 'June' a lot brighter in full sun. Give one a try in the sun! One of mine is in a spot where midsummer it's sorta half and half and the sunny parts have a yellow center and the shadier part is light green. I'll have to look for some pictures when I'm back at my desktop.
Pieter
This is an early picture of what I'm talking about. Notice the much lighter center of the leaves at the very front whereas the ones at the back are rather green in the center.
Here's another one with 2 different plants. The one in the pot at the bottom of the picture sees way more sun.
Thanks Debra for reminding me. Recollecting the struggle I had with a hydrangea until I had to move it. So now I am back to #1.
Our house squarely faces south.
#1 is on the backside of the house facing north and about ( 8 ft) away from north side of the northside. There will be afternoon sun, I will add shrubs there for afternoon protection but it will take some time to grow. No maples near here:)
As to how well it will tolerate full sun really depends on where you are: the angle of incidence of the sun is the determining factor. I assume from your handle that you're in Portland, Oregon and you'd be borderline in my estimation. You're at about 45.5 degrees latitude whereas I am just north of the 49th parallel here in Richmond B.C. and I get away with growing most of my 100+ hostas in pretty much full sun. Be prepared to supplement with plenty of water. You'll find 'June' a lot brighter in full sun. Give one a try in the sun! One of mine is in a spot where midsummer it's sorta half and half and the sunny parts have a yellow center and the shadier part is light green. I'll have to look for some pictures when I'm back at my desktop.
Pieter
This is an early picture of what I'm talking about. Notice the much lighter center of the leaves at the very front whereas the ones at the back are rather green in the center.
Here's another one with 2 different plants. The one in the pot at the bottom of the picture sees way more sun.
Joy, planting near a maple is tough on any plant. I am constantly digging up hostas that are dwindling and pulling out the maple roots. 😬
debra
Thanks Debra for reminding me. Recollecting the struggle I had with a hydrangea until I had to move it. So now I am back to #1.
Our house squarely faces south.
#1 is on the backside of the house facing north and about ( 8 ft) away from north side of the northside. There will be afternoon sun, I will add shrubs there for afternoon protection but it will take some time to grow. No maples near here:)