H. ‘Brass Ring’
Hosta ‘Brass Ring’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Brass Ring' is a large hosta derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Neat Splash'. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with wide, flat, golden yellow margins that extend approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) inward from the leaf edge.
In the Garden
'Brass Ring' forms a mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its large, cordate leaves with a glaucous underside make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. The green scapes, reaching 22 to 26 inches (55.9 to 66.0 cm) in height, bear flowers that complement the foliage without overwhelming it.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Brass Ring' is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green with 2in (5.1cm) wide, golden yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Neat Splash' — H. ‘Neat Splash’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Clifford's Forest Fire’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lovely to Behold’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #776. How we check this data.