Hosta 'Big Daddy' (Big Daddy Hosta) — perennial

Overview

Hosta 'Big Daddy' is a perennial in the genus Hosta, part of the Q157167 family. Hosta 'Big Daddy' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates rich and well-drained soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, shade garden and borders.

About

Hosta 'Big Daddy' is a perennial cultivar of the Hosta genus, known for its shade-tolerant foliage. It thrives in partial to full shade, preferring moist, rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Suitable for sheltered to semi-exposed positions, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and commonly used as ground cover, in shade gardens, or borders. Cultivation involves mulching to retain moisture and removing dead leaves in spring, with propagation by division. This cultivar is toxic to pets and requires care to maintain its health and appearance.

About the genus

Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as hostas, plantain lilies and occasionally by the Japanese name gibōshi. Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. The genus is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, and is native to northeast Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hosta

Sunlight: partial shade, shade
Soil type: rich, well-drained
Soil pH: neutral to slightly acidic
Soil moisture: moist
Aspect: north, east, west
Exposure: sheltered to semi-exposed
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Hosta 'Big Daddy' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: ground cover, shade garden, borders
Toxicity: toxic to pets

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Cultivation: Prefers moist, well-drained soil in shaded areas; mulch to retain moisture.
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring; cut back flower stalks after blooming.
Propagation: division in spring or autumn