Giant size foliage: Creates a striking visual impact in gardens and containers
Pale lavender flowers: Adds unique color and fragrance to the garden from late June to mid July
Semi-upright, deeply lobed leaves: Provides dramatic texture and interest
Hardy to H7: Suitable for severe European climates down to -20°C
Grows well in shade: Thrives in partial shade, woodland, or as a border accent
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Hosta ‘Empress Wu’
Add impressive scale and bold texture to the shade garden with ‘Empress Wu’. One of the largest Hostas available, it forms a massive mound of deeply veined green leaves that can reach up to 2 feet long at maturity.
In early to midsummer, tall scapes rise above the foliage carrying pale lavender flowers. Its substantial
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Mature Height
120-140 cm (50 in)
Mature Spread
90-180 cm (36-72 in)
Growth Rate
Medium
Sunlight
Partial shade, full sun, shade
Flower Color
Pale lavender
Foliage Color
Dark green, green, blue-green
Hardiness Zone
H7 (UK zone 7), fully hardy in continental Europe to -20°C