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Also Known As

  • Hosta sieboldiana 'Hudson Bay'
  • Hudson Bay Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 20"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Hudson Bay' plant details

Hosta 'Hudson Bay' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Hudson Bay'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 20 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Hudson Bay'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This improved form of 'Eskimo Pie' is a stronger and showier specimen overall. Wider, brighter blue margins and apple green jetting contrast nicely with the creamy white centre all season. Leaves are of heavy substance and slug resistant. White flowers with a hint of lavender.
Very thick, round puckered blue green margins with creamy centers. Good grower. Streaked pale lavender, white flowers in late summer. Plant in afternoon shade. Large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Hudson Bay' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Hudson Bay'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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