H. ‘Bri Bear’
Hosta ‘Bri Bear’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by an unknown breeder, Hosta 'Bri Bear' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its dense clump of lance-shaped, variegated leaves with dark green, rippled margins and a slightly shiny upper surface. The plant reaches 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate and rhizomatous habit.
In the Garden
'Bri Bear' is suitable for partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and forms a compact, dense mound ideal for edging borders or as a groundcover in small spaces. Its small size (under 6 inches tall) makes it an excellent candidate for container plantings or rock gardens. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials that contrast with its wavy green foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Bri Bear' may require protection from slugs and deer, particularly in moist, shaded settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | wavy green leaves froming a dense mound. Tremendous display of purple flowers in late July through mid-August. Great edging plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #791. How we check this data.