H. ‘Monster Babe’
Hosta ‘Monster Babe’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by A. Malloy.
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | A. Malloy |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2000 by A. Malloy, this giant hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Sea Monster'. It forms a substantial mound of blue-green foliage, with leaves measuring 11 inches (27.9 cm) in both length and width, featuring medium blue-green margins, a dull surface on both sides, and a cordate base.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 38 inches (96.5 cm) and height of 29 inches (73.7 cm), 'Monster Babe' is suited to the middle or back of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its substantial blue-green leaves provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer will browse the leaves if accessible.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 38 in (96.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sea Monster' — H. ‘Sea Monster’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Cool Change’ (1995)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3866