{"product_id":"hosta-empress-wu","title":"HOSTA `EMPRESS WU` - In Store Pickup","description":"\u003cp\u003eHOSTA `EMPRESS WU`\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3-4 Feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4-5 Feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"header\"\u003eZone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pageBullets\" class=\"page-bullets layoutA medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe largest known hosta available!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale reddish violet flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will make a fantastic statement in your shade garden!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-contents layoutA medium\"\u003eThe Hosta world is filled with impressive plants but all pale in size when compared to 'Empress Wu'. Named in honor of the only female empress of China, 'Empress Wu' certainly carries an imperial presence into the garden with spectacular size in both height and width that makes it a true garden specimen. Leaves emerge deep green with a blue tinge and heavily corrugated and seem to just keep on growing until they reach an unprecedented 18\" across! These massive leaves form an equally massive mound that fills space beautifully in partial to full shade locations. It is truly a dominant perennial but, with its great color and texture, it is a benign presence in the garden as it works well with and provides a perfect backdrop for other foliage and flower colors. Plant one or more if you dare, give it room to grow and get ready to be awestruck!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"plant-tips medium\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"plant-tips-header\"\u003eHomeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHostas grow best in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil and full to part shade. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dwarf\"\u003eFull Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePartial Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoist, Well-Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"plant-characteristics-header clear gradient purple radius-large tab-right\"\u003eCharacteristics and Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003ePrograms:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven Winners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eSeason of Interest (Flowering):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eSeason of Interest (Foliage):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"plant-characteristics medium\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"plant-char-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"plant-char-header\"\u003eSoil Moisture:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, Well-Drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PC","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":34427128610976,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0389\/2779\/4221\/products\/empresswu.jpg?v=1586112064","url":"https:\/\/thegardenerschoice.net\/products\/hosta-empress-wu","provider":"The Gardeners' Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}