H. ‘The Big Easy’

Overview

Registered in 2015, 'The Big Easy' is a giant hosta of unknown parentage distinguished by its upright, vase-shaped habit and blue-green foliage. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, lightly corrugated surfaces, and slightly blue-green margins, reaching 18 inches in length and 14 inches in width with 17 vein pairs.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial clump 48 inches in diameter and 36 inches in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its upright form provides vertical structure among lower-growing perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The large leaf size and vase shape make it effective as a specimen plant or as a backdrop in mixed shade borders.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The substantial foliage may be susceptible to slug damage in damp conditions; deer browsing is also possible in areas where deer are present.