Product Description
Hosta 'Wild Imagination' PP34269 (20)ct Flat
Common Name: Hosta
This wild looking blue Hosta creates a sizeable mound of narrow twisted and ruffled leaves. Exceptionally large plant for a strap-leaf Hosta. Compared with recent new introduction 'Silly String', this plant is more than twice the size. Lavender flowers.
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
Height: 22.0 Inches
Spread: 48.0-54.0 Inches
Scape Height: 17.0-36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Blue shades
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Specimen, Focal Point
Hosta 'Wild Imagination' is a totally unique and captivating hosta that lives up to its name! Here is a breakdown of what makes it so special:
What Makes Hosta 'Wild Imagination' Special
- Distinctive Foliage: The leaves are the star of the show, with a narrow, twisted, and ruffled shape. They are a beautiful blue-green color, adding a cool and refreshing touch to the shade garden.
- Upright and Mounding: It forms a substantial, upright, and mounding clump, creating a bold presence in the landscape.
- Large Size: 'Wild Imagination' is a large hosta, making it an excellent choice for filling in space and creating a dramatic effect.
- Lavender Flowers: In mid-summer, it produces tall flower stalks with soft lavender blooms, adding a delicate touch to the overall display.
- Slug Resistant (to some degree): The thicker leaves offer some resistance to slug damage, which is a bonus for gardeners in areas with slug pressure.
Description and Details
- Common Name: Wild Imagination Hosta
- Botanical Name: Hosta 'Wild Imagination'
- Mature Size: 22 inches tall, 48-54 inches wide
- Foliage: Narrow, twisted, and ruffled blue-green leaves
- Flowers: Lavender, blooming in mid-summer
- Growth Habit: Upright, mounding
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
- Light: Partial shade to shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
- Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods
Landscaping Design Tips
- Specimen Plant: Its unique foliage and substantial size make it an excellent specimen plant, where it can be the focal point of a garden bed.
- Back of the Border: It is also well-suited for the back of borders, where it can provide a backdrop for shorter plants.
- Shade Gardens: It thrives in shade gardens, where its interesting foliage can add texture and visual interest.
- Woodland Gardens: It is a natural choice for woodland gardens, where it can mingle with other shade-loving plants.
- Companion Plants: Consider pairing them with other shade-loving plants with contrasting colors and textures, such as:
- Ferns
- Astilbes
- Heucheras
- Tiarella
Planting and Care
- Planting:
- Choose a shady location with moist, well-drained soil.
- Plant in spring or fall.
- Space plants according to their mature size (about 3-4 feet apart).
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Care:
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Fertilize lightly in spring if desired.
- Remove any damaged or dead leaves in spring.
- Divide clumps every few years to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant.
Additional Notes
- 'Wild Imagination' is a relatively new hosta variety, known for its unique and dramatic foliage.
- It is a great choice for gardeners looking for a hosta with a wild and untamed look.
- It adds a touch of whimsy and intrigue to the shade garden.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
