H. ‘Bill Brincka’

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.