The Story
Plant Bio
Hostas are herbaceous perennials prized for their lush, decorative foliage, making them essential plants for shade gardens. They form dense mounds and produce spikes of lily-like flowers in summer.
'Wu-La-La' is a stunning sport of Hosta 'Wheee!' featuring thick, corrugated blue-green leaves with extremely wide, ruffled creamy-yellow margins that brighten to creamy-white.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Perennial
Height
22 inches
Width
42 inches
Light
Partial Sun, Shade
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Moderate to high
Humidity
Prefers high humidity
Lifespan
Very long-lived perennial
Native To
Garden origin
Toxicity
Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Bloom period
Mid-summer – Late summer
In flower about 2 months of the year
Marketplace
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Planting
How to Grow
- Select a location with morning sun and afternoon shade, or full shade.
- Prepare rich, moist, well-drained soil by adding ample compost.
- Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the spread of the roots.
- Position the plant so the crown is level with the surrounding soil.
- Fill in the hole, gently firming the soil around the plant.
- Water deeply after planting and apply a layer of mulch.
Pro Tip
Provide consistent moisture and protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch and maintain the best variegation.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water consistently, providing about an inch of water per week.
- Mulch around the plant to retain soil moisture and deter weeds.
- Protect from slugs and snails using baits, traps, or diatomaceous earth.
- Divide every 3-5 years if the center of the clump becomes weak.
Don't
- Don't plant in direct, hot afternoon sun, which will scorch the leaves.
- Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
- Don't pile mulch against the crown of the plant, as this can cause rot.
- Don't worry about deadheading unless you want to neaten the plant's appearance.
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadhead | ||||||||||||
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Fertilize | ||||||||||||
| Pest Check | ||||||||||||
| Spring Cleanup |
Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
Common Diseases
In the Garden
Landscape Uses & Companions
Landscape Uses
Multiply
Propagation Methods
Good to Know
Common Questions
Wu-La-La Hosta questions
What zones can Wu-La-La Hosta grow in?
Wu-La-La Hosta is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Wu-La-La Hosta deer resistant?
Not reliably. Deer may browse Wu-La-La Hosta, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.
When does Wu-La-La Hosta bloom?
Wu-La-La Hosta typically blooms in mid-summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Wu-La-La Hosta need full sun?
Wu-La-La Hosta does best in part shade.
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