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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

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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Spring Planting Guide