H. ‘Big Shot’
Hosta ‘Big Shot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1992 from unknown parentage, Hosta 'Big Shot' is a giant variegated cultivar distinguished by its large, heavily textured leaves with light green, rippled margins. The substantial foliage, reaching 14 inches in length and 9 inches in width, forms a dense, rounded mound.
In the Garden
'Big Shot' reaches a mature spread of 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), making it suitable as a bold specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegation remains stable, and pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size limits container suitability to very large planters.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the large, tender leaves.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light green rippled margins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Armani’ (2015)
- H. ‘Cross Stitch’ (1992)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #501. How we check this data.