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Hosta Empress Wu | Plantain Lily
Hosta Empress Wu | Plantain Lily

Hosta Empress Wu | Plantain Lily

£12.99

Impressive super-sized leaves. One of the largest of the hostas, the green leaves of 'Empress Wu' can grow up to a...

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Plant description

Impressive super-sized leaves. One of the largest of the hostas, the green leaves of 'Empress Wu' can grow up to a whopping 45cm long. Not only are they big, but their deep veining gives them a wonderful corrugated texture that makes them a stand-out feature in tropical or woodland-themed planting schemes. To top it all off, in early to midsummer, the generous mound of foliage is crowned with sprays of soft violet flowers.
Position

Position

Partial shade / shade

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Average

Flowering period

Flowering period

July

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowering Period
July
Flower colour
Purple
Dimensions
9cm pot
Product Code
RH30001224

Care guide

Water your hosta well as soon as you plant it (avoiding the foliage if possible), and then water it regularly and thoroughly - particularly during the first growing season. You'll get thicker, lusher leaves if you give your hostas a really good feed. An annual mulch in spring or autumn will help to keep the weeds down and is an easy way to improve soil and boost nutrient levels. Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them. Use an organic nematode treatment in early spring to ward them off - or pot them up into a gravel-topped pot.

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