H. ‘Big Mama’
Hosta ‘Big Mama’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. Shaw.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Originator | F. Shaw |
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Flower scape height | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Big Mama’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Alabama Bowl’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Julia Hardy’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Big Daddy’ (1978)
- H. ‘Blue Umbrellas’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #493. How we check this data.