Hosta 'Hudson Bay' features wide blue green margins, creamy white streaks, and a bold apple green center. Its sturdy form and color contrast make it a standout in garden beds and container groupings.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, organically rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture supports bold foliage growth
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. Bred from Asian hosta species, this cultivar is popular for its vivid foliage and robust habit in temperate shade gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Native bumblebees and honeybees visit midsummer blooms in search of pollen and nectar.
Hummingbirds
- Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are drawn to the tubular flowers when foraging in shaded areas.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 36 - 48 in apart to accommodate the mature spread and showcase its foliage contrast.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, mixed hosta groupings, or as a bold focal plant where its coloration stands out against green companions.
Companion Plants
- Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' (Foamy Bells) - Warm foliage tones add depth and seasonal variation beside the cool hosta leaves.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Delicate flowers and spreading habit complement the bold upright form of 'Hudson Bay'.
- Dryopteris filix-mas (Male Fern) - Upright, feathery texture adds vertical contrast and thrives in similar conditions.
- Ligularia 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (Leopard Plant) - Large, dark leaves and tall yellow blooms provide dramatic contrast and late season interest.
- Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' (Lungwort) - Spotted foliage and spring blooms echo variegated patterns and pair well in filtered shade.