Hosta Wu-La-La: A Garden Conversation Starter
The Hosta Wu-La-La is a stunning perennial addition to any shade garden. Known for its impressive size and striking foliage, this Hosta variety is sure to become a focal point. The Hosta Wu-La-La features blue-green leaves with attractive apple-green margins, creating a beautiful contrast. This plant arrives in a 5.25″ pot, well-rooted and ready to establish itself in your garden. Enjoy the beauty and effortless charm of this shade-loving perennial.
This sport of ‘Empress Wu’ takes the size and presence of the massively popular hosta and takes it to the next level with an attractive margin. Like ‘Empress Wu’, this hosta will take about 5 years to reach full maturity and size, reaching a height of 3-4 feet and spreading 5-6 feet. Violet flowers appear in early to midsummer, adding another layer of interest to this already captivating plant. Its large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage.
Benefits of Hosta Wu-La-La:
- Striking Foliage: Blue-green leaves with apple-green margins create a visually appealing contrast.
- Impressive Size: Matures into a large, statement-making plant.
- Easy Care: Thrives in shade and requires minimal maintenance.
- Perennial Beauty: Returns year after year, providing long-lasting enjoyment.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for shade gardens, borders, and containers.
The Hosta Wu-La-La is exceedingly popular in today’s gardens due to its versatility in the landscape. Its subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How big will the Hosta Wu-La-La get? This Hosta can reach 3-4 feet in height and 5-6 feet in spread at full maturity.
- What kind of sunlight does it need? Hosta Wu-La-La thrives in partial to full shade.
- What is the best soil for Hosta Wu-La-La? It prefers fertile, average soil with a neutral pH.
- How often should I water my Hosta? Water medium, ensuring the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.
- Is the Hosta Wu-La-La deer resistant? While no plant is completely deer-proof, Hostas are known to be relatively deer resistant.
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