Hosta 'Revolution'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Wavy
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Dark Green
Creamy White
Fruit Shape
Yellow
Creamy White
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1/2" - 1"
1" - 1 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid/Late
Usage
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Tubular
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Non-patented
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Auburn, Alabama

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota(2 reports)

Nisswa, Minnesota

Ranier, Minnesota

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ithaca, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Rockwood, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

Denmark, Wisconsin

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Lake Shore, MN | June 2012 | positive

I really like the look of this plant, mine is in morning sun, afternoon shade, It has started to sport on me, 1/4 of the plant is now dar...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A very nice hosta; I especially like the speckling of the leaves. Blooms July-September in my garden.

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Woodbury, MN (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | positive

Fast growing and slug resistant. The seeds are viable, and most seedlings are striped; some are gold with green flecks.

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

This hosta is one of the few that had died on me. It seem to struggle to get enough sun and didn't come after one winter. It had interest...Read More

V
Ottawa, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2007 | neutral

The plant pictured in one of the photos above just died on me after a few years. I'm starting over with an eye from a friend and hoping f...Read More

S
Adams Run, SC | June 2005 | positive

This is a great Hosta, with it's thick leaves it seem to be slug resistant. Also,with their light border they show up from a distance a...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | June 2005 | positive

Registered in 2000 by G. van Eijk-Bos (ONIR) as a sport of 'Loyalist'. Medium sized hosta 18"H x 24"W. Ovate leaves are white centered ...Read More

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Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) | March 2004 | neutral

the margins are yellow and then fade to a creamy white and slightly wavy. the center is a dark flat shiny green. leaf measurements are 6...Read More

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Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

Sport of 'Loyalist'

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