H. ‘Brodie's Bonanza’
Hosta ‘Brodie's Bonanza’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, Hosta 'Brodie's Bonanza' is a small, mound-forming cultivar derived from Hosta 'Grand Slam' as the pod parent, with the pollen parent unrecorded. This hosta is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, variegated leaves with light green, slightly rippled margins, a very shiny upper surface, and notable seasonal color change.
In the Garden
Reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter with a moderate growth rate, 'Brodie's Bonanza' is well-suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs effectively with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or small-leaved groundcovers. Its compact size and mound-like habit make it an excellent choice for small spaces or as an edging plant.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately cupped, moderately twisted, moderately folded, deeply wavy, light corrugated, light flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | light green to greenish yellow |
| Notable characteristics | interesting seasonal color change, interesting flower scape arrangement |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Grand Slam' — H. ‘Grand Slam’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #818. How we check this data.