Shadowland® 'Wheee!' Hosta
Perennial
- Ruffled green & white leaves add texture to the garden!
- Large, healthy clumps with highly slug-resistant leaves.
- Shade perennial with good sun tolerance & garden vigor.
- Keeps its good looks throughout the heat & humidity of summer.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 18" tall x 30" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: PP23,565
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (4 hrs/day), part shade (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x width: 11-18" x 28-30"
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Variegated leaves
Season of interest: Mid summer
Bloom time: Midsummer
Features: Rain gardens, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, massing, specimen, 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: 3 feet 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.
Love this curly hosta! I got this one along with the mini skirt hosta, they're both curly and add a lot of interest to a bed of more plain hostas. 'Wheee!' Really did take off in the garden and put on quite a show. This photo is from the first spring, about a year after it was planted.
I heard about this plant watching a YouTube video and I thought it was so unique I had to buy it. Just wish I planted it in a better area when I first got it.
Smaller than I hoped. Mostly dead now.
Love! They were perfect. I was able to divide them into multiple hostas. I feel like I got my money’s worth. Thank you!
Shadowland® 'Wheee!' Hosta
I got Shadowland Wheee, last year. The plant was in great shape when received and never missed a step after going into my garden. It is coming up nicely this spring.
Hi Rosie! We're glad to hear your hosta is doing well. Thank you for taking them time to leave us feedback. Happy Gardening!
While customer service was great, the second Whee Hosta arrived in intensive care! Only time will tell. All the leaves dropped immediately. I have one tiny new leave starting.
Hi, Dorothy!
I'm so sorry to hear that your replacement plant did not arrive in acceptable condition! It looks like the last time we heard from you was in early July. Please send us an email at [email protected] so we can look into this for you. We look forward to hearing from you!
Love my hostas. They are doing well + growing larger everyday.
We're so happy to hear you're loving your hosta! Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we appreciate it. Happy Gardening!
Does the Wheee hosta start out with more chartreuse edges that turn white as the plant matures?
Hi! Yes, the edges of Shadowland® 'Wheee!' Hosta turn a creamy white as they age.
is the plant deer resistant?
Hello! Hostas in general are not typically deer resistant. In fact, hostas are often considered a favorite snack for deer. If deer are a common visitor to your garden, you might want to consider some protective measures such as deer repellents, fencing, or choosing plants that are less appealing to our hoofed friends.
Do you sell yellow river hostas?
Thank you for contacting us. We do not sell that hosta. Here are links to our plant page to similar hosta.
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/shadowland%C2%AE-voices-in-the-wind-hosta
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/liberty-hosta
Will grow with rocks instead mulch
This plant will work well with rocks.
How big are the hostas?
They reach 18" tall and 30" wide at maturity!