hosta 'big daddy' zone 3

hosta 'big daddy' zone 3heavily corrugated blue green foliage foliage turns deep green by late summer near white blooms bloom time: late june to early july zone 3 height 60 65cm spread 125 150cm colour lavender, white hosta grow best in a rich, moist, well drained soil, in partial to full shade early to mid morning sun and dappled shade in the afternoon are ideal conditions for most hosta cultivars some are full sun tolerant, when consistent moisture is provided cleaning out

dark bronze-purple foliage with compound

moist to slightly dry conditions

plants do not like to be divided and are not prone to any serious insect or disease problems

prune the flower stalks down after blooming to improve the overall appearance and lengthen bloom time

this cultivar has some tolerance of drought

deep blue flowers

spread 7-10m

bright yellow foliage with thin blue-green margins

to promote vigorous growth and keep a dense

prune off spent blooms and lightly shape the foliage to encourage new growth

prune in early spring to remove old foliage and dead tips

fruiting is better in full sun