H. ‘Big Dipper’
Hosta ‘Big Dipper’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, Hosta 'Big Dipper' is a hybrid derived from H. 'Gold Regal'. This large cultivar is visually defined by its blue-green leaves with medium gold, slightly rippled margins, a combination that produces strong contrast throughout the growing season.
In the Garden
'Big Dipper' forms a substantial clump reaching 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in height, with a semi-upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glaucous leaf surfaces remain most pronounced. The broad, cordate leaves pair well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials; its size makes it unsuitable for small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Big Dipper' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | medium gold slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 34–39 in (86.4–99.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Gold Dorothy of Richland’ (1995)
- H. ‘Golden Picture’ (1995)
- H. ‘Squash Casserole’ (1995)
- H. ‘Centerfold’ (1994)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #488. How we check this data.