H. ‘Bigga Luigi’
Hosta ‘Bigga Luigi’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of Hosta 'Simply Sharon', 'Bigga Luigi' is a large, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its intensely corrugated, broadly ovate leaves of medium blue-green with a prominent glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaf blade dimensions—9.5 inches (24.1 cm) in both length and width—combined with 16 to 18 vein pairs and a moderately cupped form, give the plant a substantial, textured appearance that reflects its sieboldiana background.
In the Garden
'Bigga Luigi' forms a mound 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 24 to 28 inches (61.0 to 71.1 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its color, and is suitable for typical hosta-growing zones. The plant's rapid growth rate and large size make it effective as a groundcover or specimen in shaded borders; it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Bigga Luigi' is not notably resistant to slugs or deer, its thick, corrugated leaves offer some physical deterrence compared to thinner-leaved cultivars.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped and intensely corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24–28 in (61.0–71.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | rapid growth; blue hosta with a sieboldiana background |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Simply Sharon' — H. ‘Simply Sharon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Splendor’ (2002)
- H. ‘Dauntless’ (2002)
- H. ‘Fond Farewell’ (2002)
- H. ‘Great Caesar's Ghost’ (2002)
- H. ‘Herb Altman’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #506. How we check this data.