Hosta 'Wu-LaLa' is a striking large leaved variety featuring blue green foliage edged in creamy chartreuse. It brings both scale and elegance to shaded landscapes with a architectural presence.
Height & Spread: 30 - 36 in x 60 - 72 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade; best color with some morning sun
Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well drained soil with good organic content
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture, especially in summer
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. A cultivated sport originally derived from Asian hosta species used widely in ornamental horticulture.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Draws native bees such as bumblebees and small sweat bees to its tall blooms in summer.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally attracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, which sip nectar from its tubular flowers.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 48 - 60 in apart to allow for mature spread and prevent overcrowding in shaded beds.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal as a dramatic focal point in shaded borders, large foundation beds, or woodland gardens with room to grow.
Companion Plants
- Astilboides tabularis (Shield Leaf) - Giant rounded foliage complements the bold texture and size of 'Wu-LaLa'.
- Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' (Leopard Plant) - Broad purple tinged leaves and orange daisy blooms contrast beautifully in moist shade.
- Rodgersia pinnata (Rodgersia) - Textured leaves and creamy plume flowers echo the grandeur of large hostas.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander’s Great' (Siberian Bugloss) - Large silver foliage lights up dark corners and harmonizes with variegated hosta edges.
- Dryopteris goldiana (Goldie’s Fern) - One of the largest native ferns, it adds vertical contrast and shade tolerance.