I think my first instinct would be to extend the bed out and make more horizontal interest (aka "more room for hostas" :). You could widen it to either side and choose a few favorites to fill in.

Sorry I don't have any suggestions for your question...I'll leave it to the pros!

Dancing Queen for sure. Probably Gilt By Association as well although it's not as sun tolerant as DQ.

Steve

How about Niagara Falls? It gives the flowing effect.
In a container, you'll have to be more aware of watering because the western sun will heat up the roots a lot. Then, where will you put it for the winter? You have an unheated spot in the shed or something?

One thing I do where there is no shade at all, is to use umbrellas. I have 4 market umbrellas in my Back40 which make it possible to locate hosta in places otherwise too hot for them.

But I'm with Jadie on putting an "edger" border to extend the diameter of your nice existing bed, and then have your pedestal with a big pot on it in the middle. Leave a spot somewhere to get through the circular bed to tend to the focal point hosta. If you go with gold for the pedestal plant, then consider blue or more gold or variegated for the perimeter.

I was also going to suggest Niagara Falls.
I'm not sure if it would take full sun, but Bridal Falls might also fit the spot. It is a variegated sport of Niagara Falls, though large, instead of giant. Mine is only first year, but the leaves have a lovely flow.

How about Jade Cascade. Mine takes a lot of sun. . How about Hirao Supreme or Hirao Majesty. . . Or how about Kiwi Hippo which is a H. hypoleuca x H. longipes cross with lavender flowers. The leaves are very tough and can take a lot of wind and sun. This one is under a Sycamore tree and still grows. . lol

I think you need something with color. My first thought was Bridal Falls too, but I haven't tested that one in the sun yet.

I wouldn't put Dancing Queen there. We're at 42 degrees north and it burns up for me. How about Kruggerand? Mine's just a baby (only 5 or so leaves), but look at the color:

Melissa has a beautiful Kruggerand, maybe she'll post hers.

I'm trying to get my hands on Rich Uncle and test that one in the sun. I think HostaFreak Phil has this one.

Gesila

Another thought: to contrast Honeybells and to complement the pedestal, I would use a large green hosta with a white edge. Silk Kimono drapes and has wavy edges, similar in habit to Honeybells, but not exactly the same. It's been around long enough you could probably get a mature division.

Beverly

Montana Aureomarginata

A lot of very good suggestions. I'll throw 'Spring Fling' in there as well.

Don B.

I say plant 5 different types you like in pots, and rotate them to your hearts desire !

If the one on the stand is getting sun beaten put it in the shade awhile and next guy goes to the pedestal.

What is the circumference of the top of that pedestal, Leaflover? It doesn't look like it would support a huge hosta.

Gesila mentioned Rich Uncle...oh boy is it a crisp and golden hosta, with short flower scapes. Mine has triplet scapes opening white flowers this week, looks like popcorn right now. I am very fond of it. I am also partial to golds which hold their color.

Here is one of the latest shots:

I agree with Leafwatcher. Pot up a couple of them at the very least. Then rotate. It is one of the advantages of container hosta. Might as well take a shot at it, eh.....

I never thought of potting up a few hosta and then rotating. That's brilliant! Currently I have (waiting for planting): Bridal Falls, Goodness Gracious, American Halo, Regal Splendor, Dark Star, Alligator Shoes, Designer Jeans, American Sweetheart and Cathedral Windows. I dont know the sun tollerance of any of those though, they are new to me.

Wasn't sure about choosing a yellow hosta for the pedestal. I thought the color contrast would be pretty. Im also looking into buying a small hosta and making another ring around the Honeybells. May take me roughly 14 of them but it would be a beautiful effect to have the outer ring a small hosta, then a ring of honeybells then a "fountain" of gold on top. What do you think?

My pedestal is roughly 14 inches.

See, Leafwatcher? You're a twisted genius!

Don B.

hahahhaah, I was purely an enabler on this thread !

I must say, it is going to be a treat to drive down your street. First week you view the new hosta on a pedestal, it is what you expect to see thereafter. Then one morning you pass by and it is...not the same plant, or is it.....so you slow down that evening and yes it is a different HOSTA.......and thereafter it seemed to be changed often, the traffic by the house became obviously heavier......and the hosta kept changing.

It is going to be the sensation of the neighborhood, eh....
Or as they say down in Cajun country way south of I-10, "I'd do it, me." Go for the variety.