• A vibrant blue hosta plant with large, heart-shaped leaves is shown in a lush garden setting.
  • Close-up of a Hosta root with many light-colored roots extending from the main rhizome.
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Hosta Roots - Big Daddy

One look at this hardy giant and you'll understand where it gets its name

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Hosta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Shade
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 28 inches

COLOR

  • Green

The appropriately named Big Daddy Hosta is one of our biggest and toughest varieties. The unassuming bulbs produces a plant that is basically maintenance free and slug resistant! The leaves of the perennial Big Daddy Hosta are icy blue in color and have a cupped shape. They produce pale lavender flowers in July for a special touch. This variety is also suitable for planting in containers or tubs.

  • • Note: Fall-Planted Hostas Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • • Mid Summer Blooming, Easy to Grow, Pollinator Attractor
  • • This perennial is like a King! Hardy Hosta that will be sure to get recognized.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 14 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 1 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 2 Sq. Ft
10 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Hosta Planting Guide to learn more.

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Hosta Roots - Big Daddy

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Hosta Roots - Big Daddy FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Big Daddy Hosta?

Big Daddy Hosta is graded No. 1.

What is Big Daddy Hosta also known as?

Big Daddy Hosta is also known as Plantain Lily.

What type of bulb is Big Daddy Hosta grown from?

Big Daddy Hosta is grown from a root.

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