Hosta 'Paradigm'

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
Height
Corrugated
Spacing
Moderately
Deeply
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)
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Golden Yellow
Fruit Shape
Medium Green
Fruit Size
2 (Good)
Fruit Colors
12 to 15
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1/2" - 1"
1" - 1 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Near White
Disease Resistance
Funnel
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:

Brookfield, Connecticut

New Hartford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Tyrone, Georgia

Oak Park, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Topeka, Kansas

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Columbus, Ohio

Delta, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Flint, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Marion, Wisconsin

Ranchester, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
Morrisville, PA | June 2014 | positive

I love hostas, but this is my very favorite. It always looks like a picture in the catalogue. Best of all, the slugs don't seem to like...Read More

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Brookfield, CT | July 2008 | positive

Love this hosta - bought in 2007 as a nice, big plant, and once in the ground in Brookfield CT - wow!

One of the last to b...Read More

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

A vigorous variety that do well in my garden and have been divided once - have interesting two colors. It should be grown by more people!

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R
Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | November 2006 | positive

Voted Hosta of the Year for 2007. Vigorous grower in our gardens with excellent substance.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | neutral

Walden West 1999.

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