Hosta Empress Wu
Price range: £7.50 through £20.00
Description
Hosta ‘Empress Wu’. Hardy. Perennial. Shade lover. Require humus rich soil that drains freely. This incredible Hosta is the largest of its kind! featuring a stunning cluster of oversized, dark green, deeply-veined leaves that truly stand out. In the summer months, it showcases beautiful lavender blue flowers that can reach heights of up to 1.5m.
Top Size bare roots supplied, will take six weeks to come into foliage.
Additional information
| Growing Period | Late Spring to Late October. |
|---|---|
| Foliage Colour | Green, deep veined. |
| Foliage Height cm | 120 + |
| Foliaged Width cm | 120 – 200 |
| Flower Bloom Time | July, August – September. |
| Flower Colour | Mauve, 150cm tall. |
| Pack sizes | 1 Bare Root, 3 Bare Roots |
Planting Guide
Plant: March-April. 2 cm of soil on top of the crown. Spacing 1 to 2 ft. Flowers August-September. Height 120 cm. Width 120 – 200 cm
Hardy. Perennial. Partial shade with well-drained soil is needed. Dig a hole around 1 ft deep, create a cone of soil in the middle, place the crown of the root on top of the cone spreading the roots over the cone and back-fill. You need 2 cm of soil on top of the crown, add 4 cm of mulch on top and water thoroughly.
Propagation: Divide overcrowded clumps every 3 to 4 years.
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