i found this plant at my nursery 2 years ago and perform very well Empress wu is growing under a pine tree and need occassionly a bit of water and compost time to time.it keep growing as well as it should 3 feet tall now and keep growing Amazing in souther part of quebec Canada zone 5
Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta hybrid
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36 - 48 Inches60 - 72 Inches60 - 72 Inches91cm - 1.2m1.5m - 1.8m1.5m - 1.8mFeatures
The largest known hosta available! This massive plant forms a gigantic upright mound of huge, thick, dark green leaves topped with pale reddish violet flowers. It will make a fantastic statement in your shade garden!
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Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mScape Height:48 Inches 1.2mSpacing:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mSpread:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Great in landscapes or containers. See our complete guide to growing hosta plants.
Maintenance Notes:Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil and full to part shade. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems.
Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta hybrid USPP 20,774, Can 4,240 -
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