H. ‘Bravo’
Hosta ‘Bravo’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by Paul Aden, Hosta 'Bravo' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with white margins that emerge chartreuse, cream, and green. The leaf blade measures 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with six pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Bravo' forms a clump 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall, making it suitable for the middle of a mixed border or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its white-margined foliage provides contrast when paired with dark-leaved perennials such as Heuchera or ferns. The scape height is listed as 22 inches (55.9 cm), though the upper measurement is not specified.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, particularly in moist conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Bravo’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Drew's Standard’ (sport)
- H. ‘Eagle Spirit’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Forest Paintbrush’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Indian Summer’ (sport)
- H. ‘Indy Parade Lap’ (sport)
- H. ‘Irish Pastures’ (sport)
- H. ‘Long Fellow’ (sport)
- H. ‘Muffie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Ravinia’ (sport)
- H. ‘Scally Cap’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Snowbird’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Amy Aden’ (1980)
- H. ‘Color Fantasy’ (1980)
- H. ‘Iron Gate Supreme’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #779. How we check this data.