H. ‘Ryan's Big One’
Hosta ‘Ryan's Big One’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by L. Englerth.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | L. Englerth |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by L. Englerth, this giant hosta cultivar is distinguished by its substantial blue-green foliage and imposing dimensions. The leaves measure 15 inches (38.1 cm) in length and 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) in width, with 15 vein pairs and blue-green margins.
In the Garden
'Ryan's Big One' reaches a mature spread of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 29 inches (73.7 cm), making it suitable as a specimen plant or as a backdrop in larger borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its broad, blue-green leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Flower scape height | 54 in (137.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Bressingham Blue’ (1984)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Big Daddy’ (1978)
- H. ‘Big Mama’ (1978)
- H. ‘Blue Angel’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4899