H. ‘Puckered Giant’

Overview

Registered in 1983 by L. Powell, *Hosta* 'Puckered Giant' is a giant-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Elegans'*. It is visually distinctive for its heavily puckered, blue-green leaves with lustrous blue margins, reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with 14 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial mound 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height, making it suitable as a specimen plant or a bold accent in shaded borders. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.