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Big Daddy Hosta
Hosta 'Big Daddy'Description
Few plants perform in shade like the beautiful Big Daddy Hosta. You'll get lovely blue-green color and richly textured leaves in an easy to grow perennial that returns year after year. The Big Daddy is a favorite for its shade tolerance, great look, and high slug resistance.
This attractive hosta boasts showy, blue leaves that are thick, cupped, and heavily textured as they mature. The large leaves become dark green as they age, generally in late summer. In summer, white bell shaped flowers emerge from the center of this low maintenance perennial. The Big Daddy Hosta matures to about 2.5 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide.
Hostas thrive in full to part shade and are adaptable to just about any soil. Once established hostas are drought tolerant. Big Daddy Hostas are unusually slug resistance due to the thickness and texture of the unique leaves. This Hosta is extremely low maintenance.
The Big Daddy Hosta plant is a must have for the shade garden. Order yours now!

Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Well Drained |
Sunlight | Shade |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Bloom Color | White |
How To Care
Hostas thrive in full to part shade and are adaptable to most soils and pH levels. Big Daddy Hostas go dormant in in late fall or winter, but come back year after year. Dead foliage may be removed any time after your plant goes dormant. Water your newly planted Hosta deeply a couple times per week to encourage the roots to grow properly. Once established hostas are drought tolerant however they will perform best with a moist soil. Big Daddy Hosta plants are unusually slug resistance due to the thickness and texture of the unique leaves. This Hosta is extremely low maintenance. Fertilize with our balanced, slow release fertilizer in spring for best growth.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Well Drained |
Sunlight | Shade |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Bloom Color | White |
Landscape Ideas
Hostas are great in just about any shady spot. The large leaves of this hardy plant are perfect for hiding eyesores in your yard and home. Mask the ugly legginess of older shrubs with the Big Daddy Hosta. Fill in spots where other plants won't grow like around the base of a shade tree. The Big Daddy Hosta is a great way to add color and unique texture and depth to your landscape. Hostas look phenomenal in mass plantings. Plant Big Daddy Hostas in containers to enjoy them on your porch or covered patio or deck. Our Great Expectations Hosta is also a great choice.
For additional options, be sure to browse our Phlox, Ground Cover Plants and Hostas collections.
Shipping Restriction | AZ |
Soil Type | Well Drained |
Sunlight | Shade |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Mature Height | 2-4 Feet |
Mature Width | 2-4 Feet |
Fall Color | Green |
Bloom Color | White |
Shipping Details
You can still order now, but due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below:
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will ship May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will ship mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.
We will return to normal shipping in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
Inventory is moving fast! Order now to reserve your plants. Due to cold weather and the risk of cold damage in transit, we will delay shipping to areas indicated on the map and below. We do this so your plant has the best opportunity to thrive in your landscape.
- Orders in Growing Zones 3-4 will start shipping May 1st
- Orders in Growing Zones 5-6 will start shipping mid April
- Orders in Growing Zones 7-10 will ship immediately
Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, but are available for pre-order and this will be indicated on the product page.
We will return to normal shipping schedules in the spring.
If you live within a delayed shipping zone and would like your plant shipped immediately, please contact customer support at support@plantingtree.com
*Orders ship in 1-3 days. West Coast orders may be held until the following Monday to prevent additional transit time.
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