Shadowland 'Empress Wu'
Hosta 'Empress Wu'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 60-72 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ hours |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Rich, moist, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Pale reddish-violet |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prun in winter to remove dead leaves so insects cannot survive
Maintenance
Remove dead foliage after frost
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
One of the largest hostas available