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Hosta 'Big Daddy'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Big Daddy
Hybridized by Aden; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1978

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11 members have or want this plant for trade.

Plant Size (check one):
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Growing Habit:
Mound-like

Growth Rate:
Slow

Leaf Shape:
Broadly Ovate

Leaf Appearance:
Cupped
Corrugated

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Intensely

Leaf Texture (top):
Glaucous Bloom

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Glaucous Bloom

Leaf Substance:
4 (Above Average)

Leaf Color:
Medium Blue-Green

Color of Leaf Margin:
No margin

Number of Vein Pairs:
16 to 18

Appearance of Margin:
Unknown - Tell us

Margin Width:
No margin

Bloom Time:
Mid

Flower Shape:
Tubular

Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance

Does it set seed?:
Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Color:
Near White

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Profile:

2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive mountaindog On Apr 15, 2009, mountaindog from Phoenicia, NY (Zone 5a) wrote:

These took a year or two before they really took off and grew big and impressive. Planted in mass with sweet woodruff and other contrasting hostas in a woodland setting, they look fabulous.

Positive lmelling On Jan 4, 2005, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:

Large, impressive, slug-resistant with blue-green foliage. Leaves are 15" long by 10.5" wide; rich, blue-green color changing to deep green by late summer. Thick top and underside bloom; blade broadly ovate with deeply lobed bases; often cupped with intense corregation and a thick substance.

Flowers mid-June into July are near-white in dense clusters on 24" to 32" scapes.

Neutral jody On Sep 1, 2002, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Flower scapes 24"-32". P. Aden 1978.

Neutral Greenwood On Aug 19, 2002, Greenwood from Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) wrote:

Mound of slug resistant blue green foliage, a slow grower for me.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Old Lyme, Connecticut
Bonifay, Florida
Lawrenceville, Georgia (2 reports)
Nilwood, Illinois
Bloomfield, Iowa
Slidell, Louisiana
Hingham, Massachusetts
East Lansing, Michigan
Royal Oak, Michigan (2 reports)
Lake City, Minnesota
Warsaw, Missouri
Sewell, New Jersey
Phoenicia, New York
Mebane, North Carolina
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Medora, North Dakota
Springboro, Ohio
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hope Valley, Rhode Island
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Lexington, Virginia
Marion, Wisconsin
New Richmond, Wisconsin



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