Hosta 'Big Mama' P9

Hosta ‘Big Mama’ – Giant Blue Plantain Lily

Hosta ‘Big Mama’ is an impressive, giant, shade-loving perennial, prized for its enormous, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with prominent veins and gently puckered surfaces. The thick, substantial foliage forms a magnificent, broad mound, retaining its attractive blue tones best in shade. Tall flower spikes bearing elegant white, bell-shaped blooms appear in summer, rising above the impressive foliage.

Height: 80–100cm

Spread: 120–150cm

Position: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moisture retentive, well-drained

Flowering: July–August

Foliage: Deciduous

Ideal as an architectural specimen in woodland gardens and shaded borders, ‘Big Mama’ creates a dramatic focal point. Its bold foliage contrasts beautifully with ferns, epimediums and smaller hostas. Hardy, long-lived and relatively slug-resistant thanks to its thick leaves, it is an outstanding choice for adding scale and structure to shady gardens.