Wide Brim Hosta Plant

Wide Brim Hosta Plants offer lovely, dark green foliage with wide margins of buttery yellow coloring. Its lavender flowers bloom on 24-inch scapes in mid to late summer. Wide Brim can tolerate more sun than other varieties.

All of our Wide Brim Hosta Plants are grown and shipped in fine quality growing medium and are guaranteed to arrive alive and ready to plant.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
• - Space plants 18-36 inches apart, depending on the variety, to allow for full growth

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Prefers rich, well-drained, and moist soil with plenty of organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply when first planted, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist
• - Once established, keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support lush foliage
• - Avoid over-fertilizing, which can encourage excessive foliage at the expense of flowers

Pruning and Training:

• - Remove faded or damaged leaves throughout the growing season to maintain appearance
• - Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late fall or early spring to encourage fresh growth

Additional Pest Management:

• - Hosta may attract slugs and snails; use organic methods like slug traps or barriers to manage infestations
• - Monitor for pests such as deer, as they are known to eat Hostas