Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Wavy
Corrugated
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
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)
Seed Collecting
Light 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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Dark Green
Yellow
Creamy White
Fruit Shape
Yellow
Creamy White
Fruit Size
4 (Above Average)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
1" - 1 1/2"
1 1/2" - 2
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Bell
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
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:

, Alberta

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Oxford, Connecticut

Bonifay, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Downers Grove, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Burlington, Iowa

Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Dracut, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

South Lyon, Michigan

New Ulm, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Tilden, Nebraska

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Greene, New York

New Hyde Park, New York

Shirley, New York

Dudley, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Millerstown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

North Augusta, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Port Arthur, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Chantilly, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia(2 reports)

Williamsburg, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

Sunnyslope, Washington

West Wenatchee, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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4
neutrals
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G
(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | neutral

Blooms June-July in my garden.

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nwh
Chicago, IL | May 2010 | positive

Easy to grow, vigorous, easy to divide and move around. It's a staple for me. I started with one plant 3 years ago and now I have 4 hug...Read More

G
Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

Georeous hosta. Nice verigation for the shade.

J
Lothair, MT (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | positive

A reliable plant in my northern garden. I have given it no extra TLC and still it rewards me with that wide band around the green. Love it!

S
White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | November 2006 | neutral

I gave a 'neutral' vote because the slugs love it so much in my garden. However, I'd never get rid of it because it's so beautiful in th...Read More

M
Shirley, NY | May 2003 | positive

I bought the plant in a 1 gallon container, about a month ago, in April. It is gorgeous! Bright colors, wavy almost heart shapes lea...Read More

H
Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | neutral

Registered by Paul Aden in 1979, a hybrid of 'Bold One' x 'Bold Ribbons'.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

In the south, this hosta needs a lot of shade and extra water. It tends to want to burn. Other than that, it's lovely.

G
Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

This plant has striking foliage colors and fast growth.

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