Hosta 'Brim Cup' is a medium sized hosta featuring creamy yellow leaves edged in a thin green. Its bold variegation and compact habit make it a standout choice for containers or garden borders.
Height & Spread: 16 - 18 in x 30 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, organically rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture during dry periods
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. Derived from hosta species native to Japan and Korea, widely cultivated for shade gardens in temperate regions.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts native bees and honeybees that forage on its lavender flowers during summer.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds seeking nectar from its summer blooms.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 30 - 36 in apart to maintain healthy airflow and highlight its variegated foliage.
Landscape Placement
- Well suited for shaded garden borders, woodland plantings, or container culture where its color can shine.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells) - Deep purple foliage contrasts beautifully with the yellow and green variegation of 'Brim Cup'.
- Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe) - Feathery plumes add texture and vertical interest in shade gardens.
- Ferns (Various species) - Provide soft texture and complement hosta’s bold leaf shapes.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Offers delicate foliage and spring flowers that harmonize with hosta plantings.
- Tricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily) - Late season blooms add unique spots and form to shaded borders.