H. ‘Academy Brobdingnagian Viridity’

Overview

Registered in 2006 by an unknown hybridizer, *Hosta* 'Academy Brobdingnagian Viridity' is a giant cultivar notable for its exceptionally large, vase-shaped habit and blue-green foliage. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, measuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 15.5 inches (39.4 cm) wide, with dull upper surfaces, a glaucous bloom beneath, and lightly wavy, lightly corrugated margins.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 84 inches (213.4 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), with upright scapes rising 35 to 53 inches (88.9 to 134.6 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or focal point in shaded borders. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and *Astilbe*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.