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Empress Wu Hosta

Hosta Shadowland 'Empress Wu'

$34.99 CAD

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Empress Wu Hosta is a standout shade-loving hosta prized for versatile landscape appeal, with green foliage and lasting texture that instantly elevates the look of the landscape. It makes an excellent choice for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container accents, bringing polished texture and reliable performance to traditional and modern garden styles alike. Gardeners love it for dependable garden performance, making it a dependable option for woodland borders and container accents with very little fuss. Easy to grow in partial shade, it delivers dependable beauty and lasting curb appeal season after season. Whether used as a focal point or planted in groups, it helps the garden look full, finished, and thoughtfully designed.

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Latin Name: Hosta Shadowland 'Empress Wu'

Common Name: Empress Wu Hosta

Bloom Period: Spring

Sun Requirements: Part Sun to Shade

Pruning:Early Spring

Watering:Approx. 1-2 times per week

Growth Rate: Fast

Hardiness Zone: 3

Current Size: Various

Mature Height: <3 feet

Mature Width: 60-72 Inches

Highlights:

Large size: The Empress Wu Hosta is known for being one of the largest hostas, with leaves that can grow up to 18 inches wide and 24 inches long.
Shade tolerance: Hostas, including the Empress Wu variety, are known for their ability to thrive in shady areas of the garden where other plants may struggle.
Easy care: Hostas are generally low-maintenance plants, and the Empress Wu is no exception. They require regular watering, but otherwise are relatively easy to care for and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Planting Guide

Prepare an appropriate hole
Choose a pot that is 1-2 times larger than the current pot, ensuring there is adequent drainage to prevent waterlogging roots. Plan on repotting every 3-5 years.
Use fertile soil
Choose soil rich in nutrients and with good drainage to support root growth.
Plant at the correct depth
Plant at the same depth as in the pot, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil.

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Upon arrival
Plants may not be in full bloom, allow for a few weeks from planting for blooms to flourish