H. ‘Bobbie Sue’

Overview

Registered in 1994, *Hosta* 'Bobbie Sue' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Marbled White' that forms a large, mound-like clump. It is visually distinctive for its very shiny, dark green leaves with broad, pure white, slightly rippled margins.

In the Garden

'Bobbie Sue' reaches a mature diameter of 46 inches (116.8 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or accent in partial to full shade. Its large, glossy foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant's substantial size and bold variegation provide strong contrast in woodland borders or shaded foundation plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Bobbie Sue' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.