Hosta Wu Hoo

Hosta Wu Hoo is a magnificent sport of the legendary Hosta Empress Wu, introduced by Scott Smith and Mark Malaguerra in 2017. This giant hosta is an absolute showstopper, forming a large mound of striking variegated foliage. Its leaves, measuring up to 45 cm across, feature a blue-green center surrounded by a wide, golden-yellow margin that becomes even brighter as the season progresses. Slightly wavy and delicately corrugated, the leaves create a lush, textured look that captivates garden visitors.

Reaching a height of about 60 cm and spreading up to 100 cm, Hosta Wu Hoo is perfect for making a bold statement in shaded garden areas. Pale lavender flowers bloom in early summer, adding an elegant touch to this breathtaking perennial. If you’re a collector or an enthusiast who loves large, impressive hostas, Wu Hoo is a must-have addition to your garden!

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.