Hosta American King of the Woods

Hosta American King of the Woods, a testament to the generosity and humility of the late Van Wade, stands as one of his most remarkable contributions to the hosta world. Van's enduring legacy lives on through the numerous hosta varieties he introduced, and hosta American King of the Woods is a shining example of his horticultural prowess. This hosta, a progeny of the Elegans lineage, boasts striking features that set it apart from other cultivars. Its robust, blue-green leaves can reach an impressive length of up to 50 cm cm, adorned with deeply impressed veins and a gradually developing moderate corrugation as the plant matures. Hosta American King of the Woods is not only a nice hosta, but also a fast grower, although it requires some time to reach its full size, forming a colossal mound that stands about 90 cm tall and spans 150 cm across. In early summer, this magnificent hosta graces us with near-white, fertile flowers that gracefully emerge just above the clumb, adding to its allure. Hosta enthusiasts and gardeners will love hosta American King of the Woods as it is an awe-inspiring addition to any collection or garden. It stands as a living tribute to Van Wade's enduring legacy in the world of hostas.

How to grow hostas

Save light shade to shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil. Water your hostas well immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season. Hostas grow slowly and may take 2 to 5 years to reach their full size, longer for the largest species and cultivars. Reserve a plenty of space in your perennial bed for hostas. Most of them are medium sized or large perennials. Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.