H. ‘Mike’

Overview

Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Mike' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its large, nearly round leaves of blue-green with a glaucous bloom. The foliage is heavily textured with moderate corrugation and a lightly cupped form, creating a substantial mound of blue-gray color.

In the Garden

Reaching 30 inches in height and 46 inches in diameter, 'Mike' is best sited in partial to full shade where its blue-green leaves hold color well. The plant's giant stature and moderate growth rate make it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border, where it pairs effectively with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large leaves also provide a strong textural contrast against finer-leaved plants.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.