H. ‘Bigfoot’
Hosta ‘Bigfoot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Bigfoot' is a giant blue-green cultivar distinguished by its exceptionally large leaves—19 inches (48.3 cm) long and 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide—with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and slightly rippled margins. The cordate leaf base and medium blue-green coloration contribute to its imposing presence in the landscape.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial mound 30 inches (76.2 cm) tall and 68 inches (172.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom remains most pronounced. Its giant size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as a backdrop for smaller perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or astilbes; it is not appropriate for containers due to its mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though deer may browse the foliage in areas with high pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 68 in (172.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Cool Change’ (1995)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #505