Hosta Wheee: The Perfect Shade-Loving Perennial

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

Hostas 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. The Hosta Wheee 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 hostas.

This medium-sized hosta 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. The Hosta Wheee is very easy to propagate through division.

Hostas are at home in shady, woodland settings. Especially in northern zones, hostas 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 Hosta Wheee

• Unique Appearance: Ruffled, cream-colored margins on green leaves
• Shade Tolerance: Thrives in full to partial shade
• Slug Resistance: Naturally resistant to slugs
• Easy Propagation: Simple to propagate through division
• Versatile Use: Suitable for specimen planting or edging

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the Hosta Wheee get?
   The Hosta Wheee typically reaches a height of 11-18 inches and a spread of 28-30 inches.
2. What kind of sunlight does it need?
   This hosta thrives in full shade to partial shade. Avoid hot afternoon sun.
3. How often should I water my Hosta Wheee?
   Water moderately, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
4. Is the Hosta Wheee deer resistant?
   While no plant is completely deer-proof, hostas are known to be somewhat deer resistant.
5. When is the best time to plant my Hosta Wheee?
   The best time to plant is during the spring or fall.