1-gallon pot Hosta Shadowland Hudson Bay PP23598 is a shade-loving perennial grown in USDA zones 3-9. Its foliage adds texture and color to any garden.
Hosta Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay
Hosta Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' is a popular variety of hosta known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with a creamy white center and a wide, bright blue margin. It is a vigorous grower and can reach heights of up to 24 inches. Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' is also very low-maintenance and easy to care for.
To grow Hosta Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay', choose a location in partial shade to full shade with well-drained soil. Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting. Space the plants 2-3 feet apart. Water the plants regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' is relatively pest-resistant, but it can be susceptible to slugs and snails. To prevent slug and snail damage, apply a slug and snail bait around the plants in the spring.
Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It is a good choice for mass plantings, borders, and container plantings. It is also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Here are some additional tips for growing and caring for Hosta Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay':
- Divide the plants every 3-5 years to keep them vigorous and blooming well.
- Remove any spent blooms to encourage rebloom.
- Prune the plants in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased leaves.
With proper care, Hosta Shadowland® 'Hudson Bay' will thrive for many years to come and add a touch of elegance to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
