Hosta Big Daddy

Hosta 'Big Daddy'

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Hosta Big Daddy is a standout shade-loving hosta prized for versatile landscape appeal, with lush foliage and lasting texture that instantly elevates the look of the landscape. It makes an excellent choice for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container accents, bringing polished texture and reliable performance to traditional and modern garden styles alike. Gardeners love it for dependable garden performance, making it a dependable option for woodland borders and container accents with very little fuss. Easy to grow in a range of garden settings, it delivers dependable beauty and lasting curb appeal season after season. Whether used as a focal point or planted in groups, it helps the garden look full, finished, and thoughtfully designed.

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Latin Name: Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Common Name: Big Daddy Plantain Lily

Bloom Period: Summer

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade

Pruning:Early Spring

Watering:Approx. 1-2 times per week

Growth Rate: Medium

Hardiness Zone: 3

Current Size: Various

Mature Height: <3 feet

Mature Width: 36 Inches

Highlights:

Large and showy leaves: The Big Daddy Plantain Lily is known for its striking foliage, which is huge and blue-green in colour. The leaves can measure up to 18 inches long and 12 inches wide, making them a dramatic addition to any garden or landscape.
Tall flower spikes: In mid-summer, the Big Daddy Plantain Lily produces tall flower spikes that rise above the foliage. The blooms are typically lavender in color and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Easy to grow: The Big Daddy Plantain Lily is a low-maintenance perennial that is easy to grow and care for. It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, and is relatively pest and disease-free. It's a great choice for beginner gardeners or anyone looking for a reliable, low-fuss plant.

Planting Guide

Prepare an appropriate hole
Choose a pot that is 1-2 times larger than the current pot, ensuring there is adequent drainage to prevent waterlogging roots. Plan on repotting every 3-5 years.
Use fertile soil
Choose soil rich in nutrients and with good drainage to support root growth.
Plant at the correct depth
Plant at the same depth as in the pot, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil.

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Upon arrival
Plants may not be in full bloom, allow for a few weeks from planting for blooms to flourish