Light
Part shade to shade; avoid scorching afternoon sun.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Empress Wu Hosta
Hosta ‘Empress Wu’
Perennials · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
A giant hosta with broad, deeply ribbed green foliage. It needs several seasons and generous space to reach mature size.
A space where it can thrive
Grow outdoors in a position suited to the plant. Containers need drainage and closer moisture checks than garden beds.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions.
Your care routine
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with good drainage, especially beneath thirsty trees.
Soil & drainage
Humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil; allow substantial space for the mature clump.
Fertilizer
Feed only as needed during active growth, following the fertilizer label.
Outdoor hardiness
Breeder rating: USDA zones 3–9. Protect container roots in cold winters.
Humidity
Allow air to circulate between plants. Water the soil rather than wetting foliage.
Through the seasons
Remove dead foliage after frost; avoid damaging emerging spring shoots.
When your plant needs help
- Slugs, snails and deer may damage leaves.
- Strong sun or dry roots can scorch leaf edges.
Pets & little ones
Keep away from chewing pets; hostas can cause gastrointestinal illness if eaten.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.