Hosta Empress Wu Plant – 5.25″ Potted Perennial Shade Plant

Bring Home the Majestic Empress Hosta for Your Shade Garden

Transform your outdoor space with the stunning Empress Hosta, an impressive perennial that brings grandeur to any shade garden. Available in a convenient 5.25 inch pot, this plant is ready to make a bold statement in your landscape. Its enormous, deeply veined green leaves create an instant focal point, adding lush beauty and a touch of elegance to your shaded areas. This remarkable hosta is perfect for creating a dramatic impact and enhancing the visual appeal of your garden.

This remarkable hosta boasts substantial size, reaching an impressive 36-48 inches in height and spreading 60-72 inches wide at maturity. Its large, dark green leaves, measuring over 1 ½ feet in width and length, create a captivating display of lush foliage. The upright habit of the plant ensures it stands tall and proud, forming a wide, impressive clump as it matures over approximately 5 years. Beyond its striking foliage, the Empress Hosta also produces delicate pale reddish-violet flowers that emerge just above the leaves in early to midsummer, adding a subtle splash of color.

The Empress Hosta thrives in temperate climates and is highly tolerant of full to partial shade, making it an ideal choice for those challenging darker areas in your garden where other plants might struggle. It prefers medium watering, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. This shade-loving perennial is celebrated for its exceptional size and robust growth, providing a dramatic impact and continuous beauty year after year. Its low maintenance nature makes it a perfect addition for both experienced gardeners and those new to gardening.

Key Benefits of the Empress Hosta

• Exceptional Size: Creates a dramatic impact and serves as a magnificent focal point in any garden setting.
• Shade Tolerance: Thrives beautifully in shaded areas, perfect for enhancing dim corners where other plants struggle.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to care for, requiring minimal upkeep to maintain its stunning appearance.
• Perennial Beauty: Returns year after year, providing long-lasting enjoyment and consistent beauty to your landscape.
• Robust Growth: Grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots, ensuring a strong root system ready to flourish in your garden.

We ensure you’ll receive a healthy, true-to-type plant that will bring years of beauty to your landscape. Our plants are shipped from April until November, ensuring optimal planting conditions for successful establishment. Please note that we do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska due to import restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Empress Hosta

• How big does the Empress Hosta get? This large hosta can reach a height of 36-48 inches and a spread of 60-72 inches at maturity, making it a significant presence in your garden.
• What kind of sunlight does the Empress Hosta need? It thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for those darker areas in your garden where direct sunlight is limited.
• How often should I water my Empress Hosta? Medium watering is ideal. Keep the soil consistently moist, but be careful not to overwater or allow it to become waterlogged.
• When is the best time to plant my Empress Hosta? The ideal planting period for this shade perennial is during the spring or fall, allowing it to establish well before extreme temperatures.
• Is the Empress Hosta easy to care for? Yes, it’s considered relatively low maintenance, making it a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners looking for a beautiful, easy-to-grow plant.