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Empress Wu Hosta

The largest hosta in existence!

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  • flowering dateEarly to midsummer
  • hardiness zone3-9
  • height4 - 5 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship as3" POT
  • sun exposurePartial Shade, Full Shade
  • Largest of all hostas
  • Ideal focal point for shade garden
  • Scapes produce lavender blooms
A true focal point for your shade garden! This giant forms an impressive 4-5' tall and 8-9' wide mound of huge, deeply veined leaves! Some leaves can measure 1 1/2' wide. Tall scapes produce brilliant lavender flowers that add a splash of color to an often monochrome area of the garden. Truly a conversation starter for your garden due to its immense size, Empress Wu flowers in early to midsummer. Hosta 'Empress Wu'. PP20774.

Product Details

  • botanical nameHosta 'Empress Wu' PP20774
  • flowering dateEarly to midsummer
  • flower colorPurple
  • flower formTubular, bell-shaped, lavender flowers on tall scapes.
  • foliage typeVery large, deeply veined green leaves, up to 1 1/2' wide.
  • formPerennial
  • growth rateMedium
  • hardiness zone3-9
  • height4 - 5 feet
  • planting instructionsPlant at the same level as the soil so the crown of the plant is even with the soil level. Don't bury the crown.
  • pruningRemove spent flower stems to keep the plant tidy. After flowering.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonFall
  • ship as3" POT
  • soil requirementWell-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
  • spacing6 - 8 feet
  • spread6 - 8 feet
  • sun exposurePartial Shade, Full Shade
  • winter careNone, except to mulch the first winter to prevent heaving of plants from the ground due to alternate freezing and thawing weather. Remove mulch early in spring, before new growth begins.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-4B 9/4/23 - 10/27/23
5A 9/4/23 - 10/27/23
5B 9/4/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B 9/4/23 - 10/27/23
7A 9/25/23 - 11/10/23
7B 9/25/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B 9/25/23 - 11/10/23
9A-9B 9/25/23 - 11/10/23
10A-10B 9/25/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 6B: 10/23/23
Zones 7A - 10B: 11/6/23

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