H. ‘Biggie's Breeder’
Hosta ‘Biggie's Breeder’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, Hosta 'Biggie's Breeder' is a large cultivar of unknown parentage, with H. 'Biggie' as the pod parent. It is visually distinguished by its deeply corrugated, cupped leaves of blue-green with white margins, which exhibit unstable streaking in shades of yellow and creamy white, and by its heavy substance and white leaf backs.
In the Garden
'Biggie's Breeder' reaches a mature size of 30 inches (76.2 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with an upright, moderate growth habit. It is best sited in partial to dappled shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, to maintain leaf color and prevent scorch. Its substantial, textured foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials; it is not suited for containers due to its large size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be warranted in damp conditions; deer are attracted to hostas and should be managed accordingly.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.25 in (23.5 cm) |
| Leaf | dark green with unstable streaks of varying shades of yellow, and creamy white. slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated and moderately cupped |
| Flower scape height | 31–35 in (78.7–88.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaked, cupped, deeply corrugated, heavy substance and white back |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Biggie' — H. ‘Biggie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blues in the Night’ (2004)
- H. ‘Compass Point’ (2004)
- H. ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #508. How we check this data.