H. ‘Biggie’
Hosta ‘Biggie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, Hosta 'Biggie' is a large hybrid of H. 'Sea Prize' and H. 'Maekawa' distinguished by its upright, heavily corrugated, nearly round blue-green leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins, a glaucous bloom beneath, and white leaf backs. The foliage is moderately cupped with a cordate base, 14 vein pairs, and a slightly shiny upper surface, reaching 9.75 inches long and 9 inches wide.
In the Garden
'Biggie' forms a substantial, upright clump 31 inches tall and 61 inches in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its heavy substance and deeply corrugated texture make it a strong textural accent among ferns, heucheras, or fine-leaved grasses. The glaucous green scapes rise 33 to 36 inches and carry near-white flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, heavy leaves offer some resistance to slugs, though standard slug controls remain advisable in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 61 in (154.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; and moderately cupped |
| Flower scape height | 33–36 in (83.8–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright, cupped, deeply corrugated green leaves with heavy substance and white backs |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Biggie’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Biggie's Breeder’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Academy Mallorn’ (2003)
- H. ‘Academy Palantir’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #507. How we check this data.