H. ‘Bill Brincka’
Hosta ‘Bill Brincka’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. Brincka.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | W. Brincka |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by W. Brincka, this large cultivar resulted from a select form of an unspecified pod parent. 'Bill Brincka' is distinguished by its broad, bright green leaves with bright yellow-green margins and substantial mature dimensions.
In the Garden
'Bill Brincka' forms a large clump reaching 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height, with leaves 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a shaded border. The scape rises 30 inches (76.2 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage on its large leaves.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Select form of
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Bill Brincka’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Rise and Shine’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Everglades’ (1988)
- H. ‘Harry A. Jacobsen’ (1988)
- H. ‘Connie’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #511. How we check this data.