Hosta 'Pandora's Box'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Flat
Spacing
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Danger
Slightly Shiny
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Miniature (leaf 2.0-6.0 square inches; plant 4”-6” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Dark Green
Creamy White
Streaked with color marked above
Fruit Shape
Medium Green
Dark Green
Fruit Size
5 (Thin)
Fruit Colors
Fewer than 9
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1/8" - 1/4"
1/4" - 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Pale Lavender
Medium Lavender
Disease Resistance
Tubular
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dacula, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Springville, Iowa

Silver Spring, Maryland

Middleton, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(3 reports)

Omaha, Nebraska

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Bethel, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Middleton, MA | July 2012 | positive

Cutest little thing in my rock garden, BUT bugs are eating it up! I would like to transplant it to a better location in order to protect ...Read More

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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | January 2008 | positive

This is a slow spreading variety in my minature woodland rock garden. It is very lovely and noticeable and work well with some other dwar...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

This hosta is so adorable! It reminds me of baby bunny ears. You don't have to be a hosta lover to love this one.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

On the AHS's list of most popular miniatures for 2003.

B
Minneapolis, MN | May 2003 | positive

Too cute for words! This tiny hosta is a must have. It produces a nice flower stock for it's size too. Just 8-10 inches across, the le...Read More

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