There are many options, but not all would work in every zone's sun.

Could you please tell us your zone?

forget about zone.. large city and state .. then zone ...

e.g. z5 is about half the US ... ken

Sure thing...

Detroit, MI 6b

A lot of the fragrant-flowered hostas can take a lot of sun, and many are quite beautiful as well...

GUACAMOLE

STAINED GLASS

CATHEDRAL WINDOWS

FRIED BANANAS

MOJITO

FRAGRANT BOUQUET

FRAGRANT DREAM

THE SHINING

ROYAL STANDARD

HOOSIER HARMONY

SUNNY DELIGHT

AVOCADO

HOLY MOLE

CERVEZA among others. You'll get a lot of good suggestions on this thread. Happy hostaing! : )

The more sun the less chlorophyll a hosta needs for photosynthesis. A South facing hosta garden would require light colored or highly variegated hostas and those with thin leaves that aid in transpiration in higher heat.

As Don suggests plantaginea hostas (fragrant) come from hotter sunnier climes and genetically stand up to more sun.

Darker color (blue and green) hostas have more chlorophyll and generally thicker leaves that survive better in shadier locations. They need less sunlight and the thicker leaves hold water more reliably.

Jon

I am in Minnesota, but my all shade garden went to all sun about three years ago. I have several from Don's list of suggestions, and they all are doing great. I have Fragrant Bouquet, Holy Mole, and Guacamole in full sun. I also have Nigrescens, which is huge and bluish. Mine is probably 20 years old, but it went from full shade to full sun without missing a beat. Also, August Moon and September sun take full sun here without burning. Another is Blue Wedgwood.

there is a metro detroit hosta society ... you should see if they have any tours left ....

ken

Thanks everyone. I just went and bought June, Fragrant Bouquet, and Gold Standard oh and Francee. I also purchased some compost and perlite. I plan to water at least twice a week to start. If the leaves or tips start burning is that a good indicator that I should move it to another location?

You will find that 'June' looks VERY different in full sun compared to shadier locations....and 'Gold Standard' in my experience burns out quickly in mostly sun.

Pieter

There is a good chance they all may burn somewhat in the first season in this location. Most of what I have in locations with extended direct sun burned in their first season, and acclimated by their second season. Mostly. Personally, I'd water them every two days for the first 2/3 weeks. If the soil is well-draining, it's virtually impossible to overwater a hosta. They are water-hogs : )

Thanks again everyone, Thanks for the watering tip Don.

Love your name and Welcome to the hosta forum!

May I ask what your plans are for the perlite?

Paul's Glory is doing well for me a sunny location.

In addition to the above suggestions, Squash Casserole does really well in sun, as does Made You Look, Rosedale Golden Goose, Key West, Goodness Gracious, Jimmy Crack Corn. In my zone the gold/yellow hostas grow really well in sun.

Josephine, I'm using perlite to help with drainage and holding moisture in the soil. It seems to be helping out pretty well. Also, thanks for the wonderful list of hostas. I just watered them today and June, Gold Standard seems to pushing right along. No signs of burning at all. On the hand, Francee has slight scorching, but Francis Williams is not doing so well neither is Blue Angel. I will follow Don's advice and hold on to the next season. Now, I'm considering getting Golden Tiara and mass plant along the south side it's about 80 feet. I understand it tolerates sun well, drought tolerant and is fast growing. What are some of your thoughts?

beverly, thanks for beautiful shot of Francee

Vurseana, thanks for answering the perlite question :). I didn't think you were going to use it as a potting supplement for media but wasn't sure. I throw just about anything into my garden soil and mix it in, including perlite, vermiculite, etc. left over potting mix, old used mix, wood chips, whatever to assist with some moisture retention.

Your new plants may or may not have been somewhat sheltered at the nursery so any contact with sudden exposure to sunlight will make some react. I also agree with Don's advice and encourage your consistent water plan of action... it is key for the remainder of this season.

FW has a reputation of spring desiccation although some people luckily don't have that issue. Air flow around the plant is a big plus if it is exposed to some sunlight I have found. It is a beautiful hosta regardless in my opinion.

I believe your Francee will settle in. Mine gets a southerly exposure at the hottest part of the day, is planted near the foundation of the house which reflects heat and it is growing beautifully.

Your plan regarding Golden Tiara is a terrific one! It is such a great performer under any condition and just as you described it. I transplanted a piece to the front last year where it is exposed to south-westerly sun and so far it is just fine. I wasn't able to water it for a week during a very dry spell and this is what it looks like. I am adding a few more that I dug up weeks ago to the same area. Let's compare notes when we are done! :)

Jerry/old dirt planted a ring of GT and does it ever look great and filled in so quickly. Wish I could remember where he posted a pic recently...

I saw the pick of Jerry's and that's what gave me the idea. I'm so glad to here GT is performing well for you and based on the your pictures GT is a definite go. I will keep you posted on my progess. I plan to purchase six or so GT and start planting my border this season and hopefully by next season I can start dividing them. This is such a great site with so many very helpful people. Thank you