Hosta Humpback Whale Plant – 5.25″ Potted Live Hosta – Blue Shade Perennial

Discover the Majestic Hosta Humpback Whale

The Hosta Humpback Whale is a truly remarkable addition to any shade garden. This giant sized hosta forms a massive, dome-shaped mound of captivating blue-green, corrugated, heart-shaped leaves. Its striking color is most vibrant in the springtime, adding a splash of cool tones to your landscape. Blue-green scapes elegantly carry near-white, bell-shaped flowers in the early summer, providing a delicate contrast to the bold foliage. This perennial hosta is perfect for creating a lush, tranquil retreat in your outdoor space, offering significant visual impact with its impressive size and unique blue foliage.

Hostas are celebrated for their versatility in garden design. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad leaves fill a unique niche that few other plants can achieve. The large leaves of the Hosta Humpback Whale provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage, creating a seamless and attractive garden display throughout the seasons. Furthermore, hostas thrive in city environments, tolerating air pollution from car exhaust and other urban stressors, making them an ideal choice for both suburban and urban gardens. This blue hosta plant is a resilient and beautiful choice for diverse landscapes.

Our Hosta Humpback Whale plants are grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots, allowing them to develop robust root systems. Unlike small starter plants, ours are ready to be planted directly into your garden, providing an immediate impact. You will receive a true-to-type, healthy plant that you can enjoy for years to come. During early spring, plants may still be breaking dormancy, so they may appear smaller than when fully leafed out. In the fall and winter, plants may be completely dormant, with minimal to no leaves. Rest assured, they will awaken at the proper time in the spring, ready to display their full beauty.

Enjoy the benefits of adding the Hosta Humpback Whale to your garden. Its large size and unique blue-green foliage create a stunning focal point, while its shade tolerance makes it perfect for those challenging areas where other plants struggle. The near-white flowers add a touch of elegance, and its perennial nature ensures years of beauty with minimal effort. It is an excellent choice for ground cover and adds value to your home and landscape. This live hosta plant is a long-lasting investment in your garden’s beauty.

Our shipping window is from April until November. During the off-season, winter, the plants are covered up and inaccessible. Orders placed during this time will ship in the order they are received when we resume. Place your orders without worry and be sure to get your plants before they sell out. Mix and match anything from our store to receive the multi-plant discount! We are a bona fide nursery where we grow plants, ensuring you receive robust, larger-sized plants, many times even a mature plant.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Hosta Plant

• How big will this hosta get? This large hosta can reach a height of approximately 36 inches and spread up to 84 inches, forming an impressive mound.
• What kind of soil does this hosta need? It thrives in neutral soil pH and prefers well-drained soil. Amending your soil with compost can help improve drainage and provide essential nutrients for your blue hosta.
• How much sunlight does this hosta require? This shade perennial thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day, to prevent scorching of the leaves.
• When is the best time to plant my hosta? The ideal planting period for this live hosta plant is during the spring or fall. This allows the plant to establish its roots before the extreme temperatures of summer or winter.
• How often should I water my hosta? Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Medium watering is best. Increase watering during hot, dry periods to prevent the leaves from wilting.