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Hosta Big Daddy
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
A hardy perennial for partial shade and moist soil, Hosta Big Daddy reaches around 50cm with flowers from July and August. Slug habitat, attracts thrushes.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 50cm tall × 60cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Slug habitat, attracts thrushes
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Plant Information
About this plant
A hardy perennial for partial shade and moist soil, Hosta Big Daddy reaches around 50cm with flowers from July and August. Slug habitat, attracts thrushes.
Latin Name
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jul,aug
Mature Height
50cm
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