Slug-Resistant Variety

Colossal Blue Hosta Plant

Slug-Resistant Variety

Blue-green leaves reach 10-20 in. across
Grows 30-36 in. tall with 36-48 in. spread
Low maintenance shade perennial
Blooms in the summer
Ideal for foundation planting or ground cover

This big-leafed hosta makes an impressive statement in shade gardens. Its blue-green, heart-shaped leaves reach 10-20 in. across! Growing 30-36 in. tall with a 36-48 in. spread, Colossal Blue Hosta has a well-rounded habit. This shade perennial is an excellent choice as a foundation planting, focal point or ground cover in shade or woodland gardens. In the summer, pale lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers open above the foliage. Hostas, grown primarily for their foliage, are a low-maintenance way to add color to shaded areas. Colossal Blue Hosta grows best when planted in well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Zones 3-9.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/12/24 - 5/31/24
8B	2/13/24 - 5/12/24
9A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
10A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

Additional Shipping Notes:

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Hosta sieboldiana elegans
Height: 30 - 36 Inches
Spacing:36 - 48"
Spread:36 - 48"
Light Required:Partial Shade, Full Shade
Color: Pale lavender to White
Size: No. 1 Bareroot
Blooms: Mid Summer
Zone: 3-9

Form: Perennial, Hosta
Flower Form: Tubular spike - downward facing trumpets.
Soil Requirements: Average well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems to tidy up plants for rest of the season. After flowering.
Foliage: Large blue-green round to heart-shaped leaves.