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Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta

PERENNIAL

Description

  • The largest hosta, reaching over 6 feet wide!
  • Massive blue-green foliage.
  • Leathery texture is resistant to slug damage.
  • Soft violet flowers in midsummer.
  • Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 4' tall x 6' wide at maturity.
Zone 3-9
Light part sun/shade
medium

$18.99 Each
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$18.99
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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta is genuinely one of the largest hostas we've ever seen! Given enough time, this hosta will reach epic proportions, creating a prehistoric display you'll look forward to every year. Huge, thick textured blue-green leaves reach over 18 inches across and are resistant to slug damage. Large, pale-violet flowers hover over the foliage midsummer. Hostas are incredibly easy to grow and maintain, even in city environments. Find a shady corner of your garden and watch it thrive! Details How To Grow

Q&A

Your Questions about Growing Hostas, Answered

Hostas are known for commanding attention in the shade garden. Learn how to grow hostas, transplanting hostas, when they bloom, why your hosta is turning brown, and more to grow them like a pro.

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Customer Reviews

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J
J.H.

Plants arrived quickly, and the hostas are so big!

D
D.F.

Love ! Very big !!

J
J.S. (New York)
STUPENDOUS

aRRIVED QUICKLY, TOAL CARE WAS GIVEN TO THEIR AWESOME PACKAGING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEFINETLY BE BACK FOR SPRING 2025

M
M.C.

My hostas are doing very well. They arrived in good shape and are acclimating well to their new home.

D
D.Y. (Missouri)
OK so far

The plants arrived pretty beat up but the roots look good. I'll know next year if they were worth the purchase. I'll be giving them TLC until then.

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