H. ‘Big Hearted’
Hosta ‘Big Hearted’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1983 by R. Benedict, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta nakaiana (pod parent) and Hosta sieboldiana (pollen parent). 'Big Hearted' is distinguished by its medium green leaves with ruffled margins and cordate (heart-shaped) bases, bearing 11 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) with a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its broad, textured foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The scape rises 24 inches (61.0 cm) above the foliage, though no flower color is recorded.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and growing season; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur, particularly on the ruffled leaf margins.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium green ruffled margins |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. nakaiana
- Pollen parent: H. sieboldiana
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #491. How we check this data.