World's Biggest Hosta

November 16, 2024 Post a Comment

World's biggest hosta

Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Hosta

The largest hosta, reaching over 6 feet wide!
Massive blue-green foliage.
Leathery texture is resistant to slug damage.
Soft violet flowers in midsummer.
Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 4' tall x 6' wide at maturity.

How big can hostas get?

The largest hosta varieties can grow up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Miniature hostas may only reach a few inches tall and less than a foot wide. Most varieties are somewhere in between.

What are the largest hosta varieties?

The Empress Wu, Sum & Substance, and Gentle Giant Hostas are the largest commonly available hostas, typically growing to a spread of 5′-6′ wide. Giant hostas reach their full size after five years, although it may take longer if they're not getting the nutrients and sunlight that they need.

Which hosta has the largest leaf?

Empress Wu Hosta. The largest hosta in existence!

What is the oldest hosta?

The first Hostas to come were two Chinese varieties, the Hosta plantaginea (between 1784 en 1789 from Macao to Paris) and Hosta ventricosa (in 1790 from China to London).

What is the most beautiful hosta?

One of the most elegant of all hostas, 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis' features heart-shaped blue leaves with a pale green edge. The leaves have an attractive corrugated texture that's a great contrast to hostas with smoother leaf surfaces. This hosta flowers in early summer with white blooms.

What is the lifespan of hostas?

Hostas require little care and will live to be 30 or more years if properly cared for. While most known for thriving in the shade garden, the reality is more nuanced. The ideal situation is dappled shade.

How do you grow massive hostas?

To achieve maximum growth potential, Hostas need soil that's rich in organic matter, regular water (at least an inch of water every week), and the right amount of sunlight for the specific variety. If any of these pieces are missing – your Hostas will grow slowly and not get as large.

How big are giant hostas?

Giant big leaf hosta cultivars exceed 30 inches in mature height. Several giant hosta cultivars are now in the 48 inch tall range. And some can grow to more than 6 feet in width. Add a giant hosta to a special spot in the garden to show it off to all visitors.

How long does it take for a hosta to grow to full size?

Smaller and more vigorous hostas can reach mature sizes in 3 to 5 years. Giant and slower growing hostas can take 5 to 7 years to reach their potential. The quality of your soil and available moisture can also play a big part in this.

What is the most popular hosta?

1. Blue Mouse Ears. Cute and compact, Blue Mouse Ears is one of the most popular hostas, only growing to about six inches in height. The leaves are a blue or gray-green color and form a symmetrical clump of almost succulent-like foliage.

What is the darkest hosta?

Hosta 'Chris' Darkest Purple'

What is the fastest growing hosta?

There are some varieties that grow so quickly that you may find yourself giving divisions away every year without ever reducing the size of the main clump. 'Blue Cadet', 'Lemon Lime' and 'Hydon Sunset' are fast growers that you can always give away to friends.

How big does Rainbows End hosta get?

Grows up to 11 in. tall (27 cm) and 20 in. wide (50 cm). Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils.

Can hostas get too big?

Not only are hostas hardy where you plant them, but they can also tolerate being divided. Eventually, they need to be distributed and propagated in new areas, or they will grow too big and stop receiving the nutrients they need to thrive. Or you may want to divide up your hostas to give some to a friend!

What is the 2022 hosta of the Year?

2022 - Hosta SHADOWLAND® 'Diamond Lake' Finally, a large blue hosta that's worthy of the Proven Winners® stamp of approval! Attractive, heart-shaped, thick and heavily corrugated blue leaves have wavy margins.

What is the bluest hosta?

'Popo' and 'Baby Bunting' are the bluest of the miniatures. These tiny selections sport leaves that are bluish-green on delightfully compact mounds.

Do deer eat hostas?

Hostas are beautiful, elegant, and the go-to plant for shady spots in both warm and cold climates. They're also at the top of the list of plants that deer love and actively seek out. If your hosta is just a bunch of stems sticking out of the ground with no leaves, that's a sure sign that deer got to them!

What is the most unique hosta?

Hosta 'Designer Genes' is a favorite for visitors to our garden and is a truly unique hosta. This hybrid hosta forms a clump of yellow leaves that emerge gold in spring atop bright red petioles. Through the heat of summer, the leaves revert to green but a little morning sun keeps them gold longer.

Do pink hostas exist?

Pink-Flowered Hostas Hosta flowers generally range in color from white or near white, lavender, and shades of purple. Some gardeners have also claimed that a few cultivars produce pink flowers. In actuality, what one person sees as pink, others may classify as pinkish lavender, mauve, or pale magenta.