Hosta, Big Blue
Big Blue Hosta
Hosta 'Big Blue'
Height: Typically 2–3 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for a dense, impactful display
Growth Rate: Moderate
Description
Big Blue Hosta is a showstopper that infuses your landscape with a bold splash of cool, blue-green texture. Its expansive, deep blue leaves create a stunning focal point in shaded areas, perfectly scaled for Michigan’s climate. As new foliage emerges in early spring, this deciduous perennial gradually forms a lush clump that offers satisfying visual interest throughout the growing season. In midsummer, subtle lavender flowers appear at the leaf bases, adding a refined touch without detracting from its striking foliage.
Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a standout container specimen, Big Blue Hosta thrives in partial to full shade—requiring at least 4 hours of filtered sunlight daily. It prefers moist, well-drained, organically enriched soils, and its moderate growth rate ensures it remains tidy and well-behaved over time.
General Care
- Light: Best grown in partial to full shade (minimum 4 hours of filtered sunlight daily)
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Provide regular, consistent watering throughout the growing season, especially during warmer Michigan months
- Mulching: Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Minimal maintenance is required; simply remove any dead foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth
Big Blue Hosta is an inspiring, low-maintenance perennial that adds a modern, textural statement to your landscape, whether in the ground or in a container.