Hosta 'Bressingham Blue'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Upright
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

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

Mentone, Alabama

Smiths, Alabama

Oxford, Connecticut

Bonifay, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Bensenville, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Durham, Maine

Sumner, Maine

Plainwell, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Panama, New York

Medora, North Dakota

Xenia, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Buffalo, West Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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K
Xenia, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

I chose to plant this Hosta because of the blue tones, large leaf, and great texture!

Beautiful and very striking in a sha...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | October 2002 | neutral

Flower scapes 28"

G
Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | neutral

This plant is upright like elegans and has done good in my garden.

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