Hosta Wide Brim 5 Litre Pot

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ – Striking Variegated Foliage for Shady Borders & Containers

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ is a beautiful, clump-forming perennial valued for its broad, heart-shaped leaves with deep blue-green centres and wide, creamy-yellow margins. The foliage is thick and gently rippled, adding eye-catching texture and contrast to shaded beds, borders, or containers. From midsummer, elegant pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems, offering seasonal charm and pollinator appeal.

A reliable choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting colour and structure in lower-light areas, ‘Wide Brim’ pairs wonderfully with other shade-loving plants and provides lush ground cover once established. Its tidy, mounded form is both decorative and easy to maintain.

Key Features

• Foliage: Broad blue-green leaves with wide, golden-yellow to creamy-white margins

• Ultimate Height: 0.1 - 0.5m.
• Ultimate Spread: 0.5 - 1m
  (In 2 - 5 years)

• Flowers: Soft lavender blooms appear on tall stems in summer

• Habit: Mounded, clump-forming perennial with excellent structure

• Awarded: RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding garden performance

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Combine with Heuchera (‘Caramel’ or ‘Obsidian’) for layered foliage colour

• Mix with Ferns such as Dryopteris erythrosora for contrast in form and texture

• Underplant Hydrangeas or Cornus for seasonal layering

• Pair with Pulmonaria, Brunnera, or Tiarella for complementary leaf shapes and spring interest

Ideal For

• Shady borders and woodland edges

• Underplanting larger shrubs or trees

• Patio containers in dappled shade

• Creating lush ground cover in lower-light areas

Growing Conditions

• Position: Partial to full shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK

• Maintenance: Easy to grow – remove damaged leaves; protect from slugs

Why Choose Hosta ‘Wide Brim’?

• Bold, variegated foliage brightens shaded areas
• Ideal for containers, borders, and underplanting
• Low-maintenance and long-lasting
• Combines beautifully with a wide range of shade plants

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ brings structure, colour, and elegance to the shaded garden, making it a dependable and attractive choice for creating vibrant planting combinations that shine in even the darkest corners.

Hosta Wide Brim 5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.