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plantain lily 'Empress Wu'

Hosta 'Empress Wu'^PBR

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

One of the larger clump-forming Hostas, producing large green-grey oval shaped leaves with deep veining giving a corrugated texture. Pale purple-violet flowers appear in the summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation

Pruning

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of growing season

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails. Plants in containers may be susceptible to vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years