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.