Hosta 'Hudson Bay' – Bare Root Starter Plant | Blue Variegated Foliage | Creamy White Centers | Shade Garden Perennial | Slug Resistant Hosta

Enhance your shade garden with the striking beauty of Hosta 'Hudson Bay', a superior sport of the popular 'Eskimo Pie' hosta. Larger, more vigorous, and more colorful than its parent, this impressive variety features wide, bright blue margins accented by apple green jetting that surrounds creamy white centers, creating exceptional contrast throughout the growing season.

The thick, heavy-substance leaves offer excellent landscape performance and improved slug resistance compared to many other hosta varieties. As the plant matures, it forms a lush mound of attractive foliage that serves as a standout focal point in shade gardens, borders, and woodland settings. In early summer, elegant near-white flowers emerge on white scapes, adding another layer of ornamental appeal.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Hudson Bay 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: Hudson Bay Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Hudson Bay'
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: 24 inches
Spread: 24 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in partial to full shade with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. The thick leaves offer good slug resistance, but maintaining proper spacing and airflow will help keep foliage looking its best throughout the season.