Hosta 'Above the Clouds' – Bare Root Starter Plant | Large Blue Hosta | SHADOWLAND® Collection | Shade Garden Perennial | Lavender Flowers

Elevate your shade garden with Hosta 'Above the Clouds', a stunning large blue variety from the renowned SHADOWLAND® collection. This impressive hosta features cloudy blue leaves with a beautiful cupped form and distinctive puckered texture, creating exceptional interest throughout the growing season.

Compared to the popular SHADOWLAND® variety 'Diamond Lake', Above the Clouds displays more rounded leaves and smooth margins without rippling, giving it a unique and refined appearance. Its substantial size makes it an outstanding focal point for shade gardens, woodland landscapes, and perennial borders. In midsummer, elegant pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage, adding soft seasonal color and charm.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Above the Clouds Hosta starter plant
✔️ Equivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant
✔️ Ships bare root for healthy establishment
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Above the Clouds Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Above the Clouds'
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant (ships bare root)
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 25 inches
Spread: 55 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, in large containers

💡 Care Tip: Plant in partial to full shade to preserve the rich blue coloration of the foliage. Consistent moisture and organically enriched soil will encourage vigorous growth and maintain the plant's signature cupped leaves.