Empress Wu Hosta
Empress Wu Hosta in Bloom
Empress Wu hosta Flowers
Empress Wu Hosta
Hosta 'Empress Wu'
Empress Wu Hosta
Empress Wu Hosta in Bloom
Empress Wu hosta Flowers
Empress Wu Hosta
Hosta 'Empress Wu'

Hosta 'Empress Wu'

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  • This Hosta 'Empress Wu' ships in a 1 Quart Pot
Size chart

Asparagaceae Empress Wu Hosts will eventually mature to 4-5' tall and spread to 6-8' wide with huge, deeply veined, green leaves to 28" long by 25" wide. Leaves emerge blue-green in spring but lose the waxy coating and blue tint as they mature by summer to matte or slightly shiny green.

In mid-summer it is topped with lavender flowers on stem 5' tall! What a glorious sight in a partly shaded garden!

 

Product Features


Hardiness Zone

Grows well in zones 3 - 9. Please see images for zones. Hostas that are planted outside of these zones may struggle to thrive.

Blooms

Produces pale lavender flowers in early to midsummer on tall flower stalks.

Sunlight

Thrives in part shade to full shade; direct afternoon sun may scorch the leaves.

Landscape Uses

Commonly used as a focal point or anchor plant in shade gardens, woodland edges, and borders.


This Empress Wu Hosta comes established in a Quart Pot.

Size: Mature size can reach up to 5'ft tall & 8'ft wide

Light: Partial sun - partial shade

Hardiness zone: 3 - 8

Characteristics: Large to extra large size Hosta. Huge dark, deeply veined leaves grow in a clumping form. Has the ability to flower in mid to late summer, fragrant clusters of purple flower buds that emerge horizontally on short flower stems from the clusters. These herbaceous perennials die back in the winter months and reemerges every year during early spring. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators, as well as birds.

Growth rate: Moderate

Soil & Water: Prefers moist, water-retentive, fertile soil with pH of 6.5 - 7.0. Sensitive to heat and direct harsh sun. Water in periods of drought. Does not do well in compact soil. Recommended to prune spent flowers. When in dormancy water periodically, do not allow to dry out.

Tolerance: Heavy shade, Black Walnut, cold hardy, drought, heat, humidity

*We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.

*Plants ship dormant in winter months.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Can be grown in ground or in containers.

Plant 5' - 6'ft apart, center to center.

Flower scapes can be snipped to bring blooms indoors.

Divide plants in late summer or early spring. Division should have at least 3 eyes. Allow several years before dividing.

Potted dormant perennials can be kept in a well-lit cool/cold area (i.e. garage, shed, even in a protected area outdoors) until ready for spring planting. Do not allow them to completely dry out.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 3 - 8

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