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Hosta x hybrida 'Wide Brim' is a popular and elegant hosta variety known for its striking variegated foliage. Its large, heart-shaped leaves with creamy yellow margins add brightness and texture to shaded gardens.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 12-18 inches with a spread of 24-36 inches, forming a lush, mounded habit.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in part sun to full shade, though it prefers filtered sunlight for optimal color contrast.
- Water Requirements: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 3-9, making it adaptable to a variety of climates.
- Bloom Time: Produces pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks in mid to late summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators.
- Foliage: Features broad, deep green leaves with wide, irregular creamy-yellow margins that transition to white as the season progresses.
How to Plant:
- Location: Perfect for shade gardens, woodland plantings, borders, and containers.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers rich, well-draining soil. Add organic matter to improve moisture retention.
- Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant at soil level, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting.
- Spacing: Space plants 24-36 inches apart to allow for full growth and air circulation.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fun Fact:
Hosta 'Wide Brim' is highly valued for its bold variegation and strong growth habit. Its contrasting foliage provides year-round visual interest, making it a great choice for brightening up shaded areas in the landscape.