Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' Hosta
Perennial
- Excellent performance in the shade garden.
- Huge variegated leaves.
- Highly slug resistant puckered foliage.
- Keeps its good looks until fall.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 2' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Description
Hostas look regal in shade gardens with broad foliage that chokes out weeds, fills spaces, and creates a lush appearance. The hostas in the Shadowland® collection from Proven Winners are vigorous growers and more resistant to garden pests, such as slugs. They're easy to grow, even in urban environments, making them the perfect perennial for gardeners of all levels.
Details
Patent: PP23598
Common Name: Hosta
Zone: 3-9
Sun Exposure: Shade (>4 hrs/day), part shade (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x Width: 2' x 2'
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Variegated green, yellow, and white
Season of Interest: Mid-summer
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Rain gardens, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, specimen, under planting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in part to full shade.
Water: Has average water needs, and once established plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves). In general though, soils should never be allowed to dry out.
Spacing: 2' apart
Fertilizing: In spring a light fertilizer can be applied around the emerging plant, but not touching it.
Winterizing: Foliage should be left standing in fall, this will help protect the crown. If desired a layer of mulch can be applied in a 2" layer very near the base.
Maintenance & Pruning: Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The hostas arrived alive, but they are tiny. 3-4 leaves each. Not at all how they were pictured.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Very nice plants , packed perfectly!!
Arrived in great shape. Appears to be settling in in the garden under the lilacs.
Great plant. Growing well.
Half the hosta leaves were broken once they arrived.. they should package these better. Plants arent doing well
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Both of my hosts are doing great.
Plants were in very good condition well packaged and ready to plant
Perfect plant
All the plants you sent are doing great except the Ballerina Red Armeria. It was planted right away and most of the fluffy leaves look brown and dry. Maybe I watered it too much after I planted it. We have had a lot of hot weather with no rain. I have never seen an armeria in that color and the leaves were taller than I have seen too. Thank you for checking, Cindy
I love my hosta’s. They are so beautiful
Arrived in great condition, well packed
Love it
Growing great 👍
Do you have hosts that will tolerate some sun?
Hi! We do not recommend growing hostas in full sun (+6 hours direct sunlight). However, there are a few hosta varieties that can tolerate sun better than others. That being said, they will need plenty of water to withstand the sun and heat. You can check out 'Pocketful of Sunshine' Hosta here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/products/pocketful-of-sunshine-hosta
And 'June' Hosta here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/products/june-hosta
Is the Hudson Bay Hosta available in the gallon size?
Hi there! We offer Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' Hosta in a one quart size only.
Is it too late to plant these small Hostas in zone 9?
As long as you plant at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area, you should be good to grow. Check our our guide to fall planting for more information:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/