Hosta 'Honeybells'

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
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Danger
Very 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)
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Elliptic
Seed Collecting
Light Green
Medium Green
Fruit Shape
No margin
Fruit Size
3 (Average)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Slightly Rippled
Days to Maturity
No margin
Seed Type
Mid/Late
Usage
Medium Lavender
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
Very Fragrant
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is not 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
Flowers are fragrant
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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:

Montgomery, Alabama

Malvern, Arkansas

Bonifay, Florida

Barnesville, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Topeka, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Brookeville, Maryland

Plainwell, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Freehold, New Jersey

Ithaca, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Albion, Pennsylvania

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Decatur, Texas

Haltom City, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
4
neutrals
0
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| August 2010 | neutral

Hosta 'Honeybelles' (Breeder: Alex Cumming & American Hosta Society)
(Hosta plantaginea (Lam.) Asch., 1863 × ? )

G
Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

I've had honeybells for around 10 years now. They get more enormous every year. Have divided them several time so needless to say I have...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | neutral

a.k.a. Hosta plantaginea 'Honeybells'

J
Lothair, MT (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | positive

I purchased several multiple eye divisions last fall. They have come back like gangbusters. Beautiful, glossy green foliage. I can't w...Read More

C
Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6a) | May 2005 | positive

A great hosta for sunny locations where others would scorch.

V
Barnesville, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | positive

One of my favorites, multiplies quickly to large handsome clump, withstands hot temperatures and humidity extremely well, practically dro...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2005 | neutral

Leaf size: 10" long, 6.5" wide. Flower scapes 30". H. lancifolia xH. plantaginea, Cumming 1986.

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

One of my favorite Hostas! Each plant becomes enomous with age, so it's a great idea to divide them if you have a mass planting like I d...Read More

C
Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

Overall a very pretty hosta and easy to care for, PLUS the flowers are large, beautiful and smell like honey.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | positive

A very beautiful hosta. Grows into a stunning clump with little or no maintenance needed. Doesn't seem to need much water to thrive eit...Read More

G
Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | June 2002 | neutral

This plant is distinctive in that the leaves broaden at maturity and pucker downward this is different than most other hosta. Also the sc...Read More

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