Product Description
'Brother Stefan' Hosta (Petryszyn 1998) (20)ct Flat
A large sized hosta with a moderate growth rate. Described by many as the most spectacular hosta they have ever seen! This bright gold center will catch visitors' eyes.
Thick, heavily corrugated and puckered leaves are green with a brilliant gold center.
In spring, the margin may have a waxy coating making it appear bluer, and the center may be more chartreuse.
Thick leaves exhibit slug resistance. Forms a wide, tall clump, making it the perfect focal point for a shade garden.
Near-white flowers sit just above the foliage in late spring or early summer.
Named by hybridizer Olga Petryszyn for her brother on his birthday.
KING TUT x MILDRED SEAVER seedling.
2017 Hosta of the Year
Height: 20 Inches
Spread: 36 Inches
Scape Height: 24 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: White shades
Foliage Color: Variegated shades
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring - Early Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
