H. ‘Final Answer’

Overview

Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Final Answer' is a giant hybrid resulting from a cross between *H. 'Dorothy Benedict'* and *H. hypoleuca*. Its most distinctive features are the large, blue-green leaves with wide, golden yellow margins that are streaked with dark green, and the glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides.

In the Garden

'Final Answer' forms an upright, slow-growing clump reaching 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, where its blue-green foliage and gold margins remain most vibrant. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as part of a mixed shade border, where it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, 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. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.