Hosta, Wide Brim #1
Wide Brim Hosta
Hosta 'Wide Brim'
Height: Typically 12–18 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 24–36 inches wide
Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for a cohesive, textural display
Growth Rate: Slow
Deciduous
Description
Wide Brim Hosta delivers a striking burst of visual interest to your landscape with its bold, variegated foliage. Its deep blue-green leaves, edged with wide, irregular creamy-white margins that soften to a touch of gold as they mature, create a beautifully sculpted mound in shady settings. In mid to late summer, slender scapes produce delicate, pale lavender flowers that add a subtle accent to this already impressive perennial. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or container displays, Wide Brim Hosta makes a refined, inspiring statement wherever it is planted.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial to full shade (ideally 3–4 hours of filtered light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during the growing season, adjusting for cooler Michigan conditions
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged foliage in early spring to refresh its elegant form
Refresh your landscape with the refined beauty of Wide Brim Hosta—a low-maintenance, deciduous perennial that brings enduring sophistication and textural interest to even the shadiest corners.