Hosta 'Paradigm'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hybridized
Walden West-Purtymun
Registered or introduced
1999
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time
Mid
Bloom Color
Near White
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Plant Size (check one)
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Growing Habit
Mound-like
Growth Rate
Medium
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Leaf Appearance
Corrugated
Degree to which the appearance is present
Moderately
Deeply
Leaf Texture (top)
Slightly Shiny
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Glaucous Bloom
Leaf Color
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Golden Yellow
Color of Leaf Margin
Medium Green
Leaf Substance
2 (Good)
Number of Vein Pairs
12 to 15
Appearance of Margin
Flat/Nearly Flat
Margin Width
1/2" - 1"
1" - 1 1/2"
Flower Shape
Funnel
Flower Fragrance
No fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brookfield, Connecticut

New Hartford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Tyrone, Georgia

Oak Park, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Elberfeld, Indiana

Topeka, Kansas

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Columbus, Ohio

Delta, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Flint, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Marion, Wisconsin

Ranchester, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
Morrisville, PA | June 2014 | positive

I love hostas, but this is my very favorite. It always looks like a picture in the catalogue. Best of all, the slugs don't seem to like...Read More

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Brookfield, CT | July 2008 | positive

Love this hosta - bought in 2007 as a nice, big plant, and once in the ground in Brookfield CT - wow!

One of the last to b...Read More

M
Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | January 2008 | positive

A vigorous variety that do well in my garden and have been divided once - have interesting two colors. It should be grown by more people!

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R
Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | November 2006 | positive

Voted Hosta of the Year for 2007. Vigorous grower in our gardens with excellent substance.

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J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | neutral

Walden West 1999.

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