Hosta 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Regional

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

Conway, Arkansas

Marietta, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Edgewater, Maryland

Lexington, Massachusetts

East Tawas, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

South Lyon, Michigan

Luverne, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Rochester, New York

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Sumter, South Carolina

Kalama, Washington

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Litchfield, NH (Zone 5b) | September 2013 | positive

Definitely grows fast, and puts out multiple crowns. It has not reached it's mature size in my garden yet, but it has performed nicely for it's age.

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

Flower scapes 24"-36". Zilis/Solberg 1999.

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