H. ‘Maggie May’

Overview

Registered in 2001, 'Maggie May' is a giant hosta cultivar notable for its large, blue-green leaves with white margins and its parentage from the species *Hosta hypoleuca*. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, lightly corrugated, and display a glaucous bloom on the undersides, while the upper surfaces are slightly shiny with dark green, slightly rippled margins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial mound reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 72 inches (182.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is best suited to partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, which require protection from direct sun to maintain their glaucous coloration. Given its giant size, 'Maggie May' is appropriate as a specimen plant or as a backdrop in larger shade borders; it pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.