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Hosta first mate 'Big Daddy'  

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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'

  • 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

Try to ensure a gap of at least 3.90 feet (1.20 metres) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

Transplanting Big Daddy

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Big Daddy is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Big Daddy

Hosta first mate 'Big Daddy' information

How long does Big Daddy take to grow?

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