Varieties Of Giant Hosta

Giant hosta plants come in many different varieties.  They are large and when they are called giant this literally means that they are giant plants.  You will want to make sure that you have plenty of space for them in a garden or that you use large containers and planters for them to grow in.  They will all vary in color, shape, and size of course.  Here are the different giant hostas that are available and the differences between them.

*Blue Angle - this hosta plant is a deep blue in color and will thrive throughout an entire summer.  This is a hybrid plant; it actually grows faster than many other hybrid plants available.  These do get to anywhere from three tall and five to six feet wide.  This is a huge hosta plant that does need plenty of room to grow to achieve the full affects of their breed.

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*Mister Big - these are blue green in color and have leaves that are puckered or have protruding lines in them.  These are very large as well based on the name alone.  They need partial sun and shade and can grow to a little over two feet tall and six feet wide.

*Sum and Substance - has been voted the Hosta of the Year before and will grow to six feet wide.  The leaves are heavy and waxy; due to this they may look shiny.  This is a light green or chartreuse colored hosta plant with puckered lines throughout the leaves. These also produce lavender flowers that are spiky and very interesting.

*Dream Weaver - this is an interesting hosta with two tones leaves.  The leaves are a blue to blueish green with a section of yellow right down the middle.  The leaves are thick and they are actually very resistant to slugs and other garden creatures.  It will look white flowers during the summer.  It does need partial shade and good watering conditions.  They will grow to two feet tall and two to three feet across.

*Earth Angel - these leaves are very large and heart shaped.  These are also two toned hosta plants that are a blue green color and have a yellow border at first that later turns more whit during the spring on them, around the edges.  These bloom white flowers that can grow to four feet tall.  They do require a lot of room and plenty of shade to grow.

*Lakeside Shore Master – It is a two toned hosta plant.  These are a very deep blue green, in some lighting may even look almost black in color.  There is a streak of yellow down the center and the texture is ruff and puckered.  These taken longer to grow to their full maturity and you will need to be patient for them to become an amazing hosta plant.  Their flowers grow to almost two feet and are lavender in color.  They do get to almost two feet tall and three feet wide, however they are very easy to grow and work well in many soil conditions and climates.

*Orange Marmalade - this is a very interesting hosta plant because it actually changes color throughout the season.  It will start out as green in the center with a dark green edge, then as time goes on the center will turn yellow and then at the end of the season the center turns white.  Each year the hosta plant will grow larger and they require very little maintenance, however they do need to be in the shade or at the very least have partial shade.

Even though many of these giant hosta plants sound similar, you will find that each is very distinctive and different from one another.  Though the colors and textures may be the same, the leaf shape and size varies along with how they grow or how they develop in a garden.  Giant hostas are a wonderful addition to any garden and work well with other hosta variations.

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