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Humpback Whale Hosta

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 3 Feet
  • Width 7 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3-9

Like the ocean giant, the aptly-named Humpback Whale Hosta (Hosta hybrid) is a giant in the plant world. With a mounded dome of blue-green leaves, this hosta can grow nearly 3 feet tall and 7 feet around. The big, textured leaves have a heart-like shape. It’s tough to imagine a perennial getting this big with little sun, but the hosta prefers part shade to shade, especially the type of dappled shade provided by trees.

Humpback Whale Hosta grows in zones 3 through 9 and in most soil types. It adapts well to its soil and environment and grows to its mammoth size with little help from the gardener. In early summer, white flowers rise on a scape about a foot above the foliage and attract hummingbirds. But the real beauty of this plant is its year-round color, since the blue-green leaves remain all year. Place a few of these hostas in a shady area needing a border, like along a path or driveway, or use a single one as a focal plant in the landscape.

Humpback Whale Hosta Care

Hostas require little care other than regular, average watering. Although they can grow in average soil, they prefer a fertile soil. You can improve soil by adding some compost at planting time. Mulching around the plant with a compostable mulch can help keep the soil moist and cut down on weeds around the plant. Organic mulches applied each spring help feed the plants as well, though you can add an all-purpose fertilizer around the plant, avoiding getting any granules on the leaves.

It’s best to water regularly enough to keep the soil from drying out for long; the big leaves on this plant release plenty of moisture. Humpback Whale will need no pruning, just removal of dead or damaged leaves in late winter to prevent diseases. Remove the flower scape after the white flowers fade by cutting the stem down to just above the foliage.

Humpback Whale Hosta Spacing

This big boy needs room to grow, so if planting in a border, as part of a mixed bed, or up against a home’s foundation, leave it room to reach its mature size. That means spacing a new plant about 7 feet from a wall or the center of another plant.

Humpback Whale Hosta Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 3 Feet
Mature Width: 7 Feet
Plant Spacing: 7 Feet
Growth Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): White
Seasonal Interest: Early Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue-Green
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Uses: Border Plant Container Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Hosta hybrid 'Humpback Whale'
SKU:
HOSHWQT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Humpback Whale Hosta Show Reviews

  • 5
    unique hosta

    Posted by Cynthia Perez on Jan 07, 2022

    Its blue-green leaves color make it a prefect background to smaller blooming plants for a contrast. I planted an entire row of these and it looked amazing!