Hosta Wheee Live Plant – 5.25″ Pot – Perennial Hosta for Shade

The Perfect Shade-Loving Perennial

This delightful perennial is a fantastic addition to any shade garden. Known for its distinctive ruffled, cream-colored margins that extend from the tip of each green leaf, it adds texture and visual interest to your outdoor space. Thriving in zones 3 (-40 to -30 °F), this plant is a robust and versatile choice for many climates.

These plants are exceedingly popular perennials because they fill a niche in garden designs like no other plant can. Their subtle colors and broad leaves provide great coverage for dying bulb foliage. This variety grows best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay as it provides more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help intensify leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to these shade perennials.

This medium-sized plant reaches a height of 11-18 inches and spreads 28-30 inches, making it ideal for specimen planting or edging. The leaves are naturally slug-resistant, and light lavender flowers appear in midsummer. This plant is very easy to propagate through division, allowing you to expand your garden effortlessly.

These plants are at home in shady, woodland settings. Especially in northern zones, these perennials should be mulched with a layer of finely shredded organic material to prevent heaving in the winter. Mulch retains moisture around the plant’s roots and the ideal place for slugs to hide. Watch for holes in the center of the leaves. Applying a slug bait in early spring when new shoots are emerging will help to reduce the slug population.

Our plants are grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots and develop large root systems, meaning you get a bigger plant right away! We guarantee you will get a true to type healthy plant that you will love for years. We do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska. Plants will be removed from their pots and loose soil removed and the rootball placed in a bag.

Key Benefits of This Shade Perennial Plant

• Unique Appearance: Ruffled, cream-colored margins on green leaves create a striking look.
• Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full to partial shade, perfect for low-light areas.
• Slug Resistance: Naturally resistant to slugs, reducing pest concerns.
• Easy Propagation: Simple to propagate through division, making it easy to share or expand.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for specimen planting or edging, fitting various garden designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big will this shade perennial get?
This plant typically reaches a height of 11-18 inches and a spread of 28-30 inches.

What kind of sunlight does it need?
This plant thrives in full shade to partial shade. Avoid hot afternoon sun for best results.

How often should I water my plant?
Water moderately, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged to ensure healthy growth.

Is this plant deer resistant?
While no plant is completely deer-proof, these perennials are known to be somewhat deer resistant.

When is the best time to plant my shade perennial?
The best time to plant is during the spring or fall when temperatures are mild.