H. ‘Ryan's Big One’

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.