{"product_id":"hosta-big-daddy","title":"Hosta 'Big Daddy'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Big Daddy'\u003c\/strong\u003e forms large mounds and sends up pale lavender flowers on tall scapes, adding vertical interest to its already substantial base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 - 28 in x 36 - 48 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, moist, well drained soil with high organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; benefits from consistent watering in dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This cultivar is derived from hosta species originally native to Japan and China, and is widely used in ornamental shade gardens worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees and honeybees with its tall midsummer flowers that provide accessible nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby Throated Hummingbirds may visit the blooms, especially during early morning foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 36 - 48 in apart to accommodate mature size and ensure room for the large mounding habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as a specimen in shade gardens, along woodland edges, or as a focal point in foundation beds and large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tall, airy white blooms offer vertical contrast and bloom in similar shade conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Berry Smoothie' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vivid pink foliage that contrasts with the hosta’s powdery blue leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides soft spring blooms and ground hugging foliage to complement the hosta’s bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Evergreen fronds create year round texture beside the bold hosta mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLigularia dentata 'Othello' (Leopard Plant)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep green foliage and bold yellow flowers pair well with the hosta’s rugged look and share its preference for moist shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948146778273,"sku":"HOSTA BIG DADDY","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hostbigdad.jpg?v=1585261689","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-big-daddy","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}