Growing guide · Perennials

Hosta

How to grow Hosta 'Brother Stefan'.

Gold centers, blue edges, serious pucker.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
18–24 in. tall, 24–36 in. wide
Spacing
3 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Hosta with thick puckered leaves that have gold centers and blue-green margins

Light

Part to full shade; a little morning sun brightens the gold.

Water

Water deeply in dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or early fall, crown at soil level, in rich soil.

Feeding

Compost or slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Pruning

Cut flower stalks after bloom; clear foliage after hard frost.

Through the year

Up in mid-spring. Centers go chartreuse to gold through summer. Slow to reach full size.

If something's off

Deer eat hostas. Hostas are toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: A bold focal-point hosta with strong color and texture.

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