MyHostas database

HostaGentle Giant

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Paul Black/Sebright Gardens 2005

Origin'Frances Williams' seedling

Size categorygigantic

Plant height x width107x173 cm (42x68 in.)

Leaf length x width33x30 cm (13x12 in.)

Vein pairs14

Leaf colorblue-green

Variegation 

Leafvery cupped, twisted, corrugated

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height 

Flowerwhite

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune - July

Fertile 

Pod 

Ploidy 

Patents 

InfoGlaucous, oval & cupped blue leaves, nice upright mound.
Best blue hosta for sun tolerance.
Very robust, unique and truly outstanding hosta in all aspects.
Full sun to full shade.
White flowers on tall scapes in early to mid summer.
Giant hosta stands 45" by 65" wide.

Sports'And You and I' sport/gw

Progeny'Pebble Creek Basin' = PP x 'Pebble Creek GPS'
'Rising Prince' = PP x 'Empress Wu'