Hosta 'Empress Wu'
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
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Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
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Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
Hosta 'Empress Wu' is a stunning perennial plant with large, dark green leaves that can grow up to 1.5 meters wide, making it one of the largest hostas available. This plant is perfect for adding a dramatic touch to shaded areas in the garden and works well when planted in groups or as a focal point. In summer, tall spikes of lavender flowers rise above the foliage, adding another layer of beauty to this impressive plant.
Why we like it:
- The large leaves of Hosta 'Empress Wu' create a bold statement in the garden.
- This plant is ideal for adding height and structure to a shaded garden bed.
- The lavender flowers produced by 'Empress Wu' add a lovely touch of color to the garden.
What to know:
- Hosta 'Empress Wu' prefers moist, well-draining soil and shade to part shade.
- It can benefit from occasional fertilization in the spring.
- This plant may need to be divided every few years to maintain its vigor and size.
- The flowering period is typically from mid to late summer.
- It is important to keep slugs and snails under control, as they are a common pest of hostas.
Height and Spread:
- Hosta 'Empress Wu' can grow up to 1.5 meters wide and 1.2 meters tall when fully grown.
