{"product_id":"empress-wu-hosta-live-shade-perennial-3-inch-pot-starter-plant-giant-dark-green-hosta-large-leaf-garden-focal-plant","title":"Empress Wu Hosta - Large Dark Green Shade Perennial in 3 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a dramatic statement in your shade garden with the legendary Empress Wu Hosta, one of the largest hosta varieties available. This impressive perennial features enormous dark green deeply veined leaves that can grow over 1½ feet long and wide, creating a lush tropical appearance in shaded landscapes. Its strongly upright growth habit forms a massive architectural clump over time, making it an outstanding focal point for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and landscape beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early to midsummer, pale reddish violet flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, adding even more ornamental appeal. While young plants already display impressively large leaves, mature clumps reach their full spectacular size after several years in the ground. These healthy starter plants are shipped established in 3 inch nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Empress Wu Hosta\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 3 inch pot starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Giant dark green foliage variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted perennial plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Empress Wu Hosta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Hosta ‘Empress Wu’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Shade to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: Approximately 5–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in rich soil with consistent moisture for maximum leaf size and healthiest growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots during hot summer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499598213252,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_92_ccd77d22-bd59-4bee-bd1c-9b3957209a56.jpg?v=1783660028","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/empress-wu-hosta-live-shade-perennial-3-inch-pot-starter-plant-giant-dark-green-hosta-large-leaf-garden-focal-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}