Hosta 'Dream Weaver'

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)
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
Medium
Where to Grow
Nearly Round
Regional

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

Somers, Connecticut

Marietta, Georgia

Washington, Illinois

Durham, Maine

Acton, Massachusetts

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Orrville, Ohio

Lexington, Virginia

Owen, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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M
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | August 2010 | negative

Not a particular vigorous hosta, especially in woodland shade - have the same flaws as Great Expectations

G
Somers, CT | June 2008 | positive

Gorgeous hosta! Creamy white flowers are just the icing on the cake with this one. Forms a generous mound that really stands out from the rest.

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | June 2005 | positive

Sport of 'Great Expectations' Moderate growth rate. Mature leaves are nearly round 10-1/2" by 9" with a cordate base; lightly cupped and...Read More

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

Flower scapes 25"-36". Ruetenik/Walek 1996, sport of H. Great Expectations.

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