Professional Growing Information I purchased this proven winner Empress Wu at a local nursery. I planted it in a current hosta garden that I have while working on expanding the Hosta garden. The Empress Wu took off and grew very quickly. The soil where it is planted is not very desirable, the the Wu does not seem to mind. The garden slugs have not attacked it as they have the other Hosta plants. Happy with the results for the first years planting.
Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta hybrid
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The largest known hosta available! This massive plant forms a gigantic upright mound of huge, thick, dark green leaves topped with pale reddish violet flowers. It will make a fantastic statement in your shade garden!
Best SellerFoliage InterestAttracts:HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:36 - 48 InchesScape Height:48 InchesSpacing:60 - 72 InchesSpread:60 - 72 InchesFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Great in landscapes or containers. See our complete guide to growing hosta plants.
Maintenance Notes:Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil and full to part shade. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems.
Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta hybrid USPP 20,774, Can 4,240 -
13 Reviews
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Margaret Friedrichs, Illinois, United States, 1 year ago
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I have had this hosta for 4 years and it never gets bigger than 6" tall and wide. It is certainly not the extra large hosta that it is advertised to be. After finally moving it, I found its roots are only about 1/2 " deep.
Donna, Wisconsin, United States, 2 years ago -
I just received this and another hosta in the mail, gallon size. None of the leaves were broken, but there was just a bag around the container, so half the soil had fallen out and the roots very disturbed. The leaves are a little yellow on the edges. Pretty disappointed that there were only 2 stems and six leaves for an almost $40 pot. I would have expected that from the cheaper, smaller size. Will update this review end of season or next year if the plant survives and comes back next year.
Mj, Oregon, United States, 2 years ago -
Planted 3 years ago and is the same size as the day it arrived. All other Hostas are doing great, but this one is a disappointment. Not even close to being a giant Hosta and in fact is the smallest one in my garden. Don't waste your money on this one.
Kristin Kelly, New York, United States, 3 years ago -
On year 3 with several Proven Winners Empress Wu (label says shadowland Empress Wu). These are very disappointing. I have planted over 100 hostas in the past 2 years and Empress Wu is the only one that gets smaller each year... I have them planted in multiple locations with other hostas... all the other hostas are growing as expected. I left 3 of the Empress Wu in pots for the winter with over 20 other hostas... all 3 Empress Wu plants in pots died. Very unimpressed with this variety
Jeff Vitale, Michigan, United States, 3 years ago -
I really enjoy this hosta, I currently have two in their second season and they getting huge. Just ordered 4 more because I don’t want to divide the original two at this point. Very happy with this plant and highly recommend.
Wesley Phillips, 4 years ago -
roger lovejoy, Ohio, United States, 5 years ago
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roger lovejoy, Ohio, United States, 5 years ago
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Planted last year and did not come up this year at all. I have 7 other PW Hostas that are thriving, but this one just didn't make it through the winter I guess. Disappointing.
Kristin, New York, United States, 5 years ago -
I have heavy clay everywhere around my home. I have planted this in full shade and partial shade. This plant divides well and grows huge. Slugs and grasshoppers don't seem to like this hosta as much as my other hostas. This is one plant I never seem to worry about. Handles dry spells and heavy rainy weather well. Great plant.
Diana Uyen, 11 years ago
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