Hosta 'Gypsy Rose'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
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)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Nearly Round
Regional

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

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Royal Oak, Michigan

Ranier, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Ranier, MN (Zone 3a) | May 2016 | positive

I found one on a vacation trip last year in a gallon container, after looking around a year. Much better color than Striptease which I al...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

Registered with the AHS in 2003 by J. Anderson of Winterberry Farms. It is a sport of H. Striptease. Flower scapes to 25".

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| April 2003 | positive

I got this from Bridgewood (BW) last spring and it's settling in. Looks lovely. The light center is separated from the dark edge by a nar...Read More

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