Big Daddy is part of the Hosta genus and is a Hosta first mate variety. Its scientific name is Hosta 'Big Daddy'. Leaves appear approximately as a Blue-green colour.
Large, textured rich blue-green color. Slug-resistant. Needs minimal sun to maintain blue color. Considered a giant hosta. Flowers are bell-shaped white.
Big Daddy grows as a Perennial and is a Ornamental. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Big Daddy is known for its Mound-Forming habit and growing to a height of approximately 63.0 cm (2.05 feet). This variety tends to bloom in early summer.Big Daddy Hosta first mate is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
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How to grow Hosta first mate 'Big Daddy'
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Full Shade
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Medium
Partial Sun to shade
Keep in mind when planting that Big Daddy is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.Growing Big Daddy from seed
Transplanting Big Daddy
Harvesting Big Daddy
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