Hosta
Hosta 'Great Expectations'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar: Great Expectations

Spacing
Deeply

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
Dull

Other details

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
Yellow
Creamy White

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)

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Height
Corrugated

Danger

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors
12 to 15

Days to Maturity

1" - 1 1/2"

Seed Type

Mid/Late

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type
No fragrance

Foliage

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Category

Growth Habit

Class

Bloom Shape

Habit

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Kernel Color

Division

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Group

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Color

Section

Pruning

Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Leaf Texture
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Propagation

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

Fruit Usage

Classification