Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

Q: Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ Description

Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ is an exceptionally large herbaceous perennial producing huge, heavily veined blue-green leaves on substantial upright stems. Mature clumps can reach around 1 to 1.2 metres high and spread 1.5 to 2 metres when established, so it needs considerably more space than an ordinary hosta. Tall flower stalks carrying pale lavender blooms appear in summer. Grow in partial shade or dappled light in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but drains freely. Regular moisture and generous organic matter are essential for developing the largest foliage. It is fully hardy and particularly suited to Ireland’s cool, damp climate. Protect the emerging shoots from slugs and snails and allow several years for young plants to develop their full monumental size.

Q: Planting Guide for Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

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Q: Care guide for Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

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Q: Uses for Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ & Garden Styles it suits

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Plantain Lily 'Empress Wu'

Enormous blue-green leaves form an imposing mound on Hosta ‘Empress Wu’, one of the largest hostas available. Mature plants can exceed 1 metre high and 1.5 metres wide, making this a dramatic specimen for spacious shaded borders with deep, fertile soil.

1.0 L (Sold out) €12,95

SKU: HOST-50-Y

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Size

Max Height

1.0 m — 1.5 m

Max Spread

1.0 m — 1.5 m

Growth Habit

Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.

Planting Position

Sunlight

Part Shade

Aspect

East North West

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil Moisture

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH

Acid Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Containers
Flower Borders
Groundcover
Against Wall

Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ Description

Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ is an exceptionally large herbaceous perennial producing huge, heavily veined blue-green leaves on substantial upright stems. Mature clumps can reach around 1 to 1.2 metres high and spread 1.5 to 2 metres when established, so it needs considerably more space than an ordinary hosta. Tall flower stalks carrying pale lavender blooms appear in summer. Grow in partial shade or dappled light in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but drains freely. Regular moisture and generous organic matter are essential for developing the largest foliage. It is fully hardy and particularly suited to Ireland’s cool, damp climate. Protect the emerging shoots from slugs and snails and allow several years for young plants to develop their full monumental size.

Planting Guide for Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Care guide for Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

Uses for Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ & Garden Styles it suits

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

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