Shadowland® Hudson Bay Hosta

Light Needs

Full Shade to Part Shade

(0-4 Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

2 Feet

Mature Spread

2 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 9

Three colors grace the large mound of leaves that grow on the shade-loving Shadowland Hudson Bay Hosta. In summer, cream-colored flowers appear, complementing the white centers of this hosta's large, showy leaves. It's an all-season colorful, easy-care perennial. You're bound to love this hosta and how rapidly it grows to reach its mature size and full color.

A plant like this one should appear in your garden simply for the sake of its unique and showy foliage of white, bright green and muted blue. For full effect, you'll want many more than one Shadowland Hudson Bay Hostas in your landscape. Shadowland grows to about 2 feet high, so it's a great choice for year-round borders along walkways, driveways, trees or garden beds. If you don't have room for a group of these variegated-foliage shade lovers, try one as a container filler. Shadowland Hudson Bay Hosta is cold hardy to zone 3 and can take heat up to zone 9.

Shadowland Hudson Bay Hosta Care

Plant the Hudson hosta in a location that receives at least partial shade. The plant also grows in full shade. Hostas love neutral or acidic soil and are easy to care for. As long as your Shadowland Hudson Bay Hosta grows in fairly fertile soil, you don't need to fertilize it. If you want to use fertilizer, choose a flow-release formula. The only pruning your plant needs is removal of yellowed, dead or damaged leaves and cutting off stalks after blooms wilt.

Shadowland Hudson Bay Hosta Spacing

Be sure to give your hosta plenty of room to grow in container arrangements. For borders and mass plantings, space your Shadowland Hostas 20 to 24 inches apart from one center to the next.

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Compare foliage color, mature size, garden role, and the features that set each Shadowland® Hosta apart.

Variety	Foliage	Mature Size	Garden Role	Why Choose It
Shadowland® Chance Encounter Hosta	Powder blue with green-to-gold margins	12–16" H × 36–42" W	Low, broad specimen	Wide habit with a distinctive variegated edge
Shadowland® Hope Springs Eternal Hosta	Blue-green with creamy white margins	20–22" H × 4' W	Broad variegated mound	Ruffled blue foliage outlined in creamy white
Shadowland® Miss America Hosta	White centers with dark green margins	19" H × 5' W	Broad focal point	Bright white centers on an exceptionally wide plant
Shadowland® Above the Clouds Hosta	Powdery blue	2–3' H × 4–5' W	Large blue statement	Large cool-blue leaves with substantial texture
Shadowland® Echo the Sun Hosta	Bright chartreuse to yellow	1–2' H × 3–4' W	Shade brightener	Solid gold foliage creates a bright pool of color
Shadowland® Voices in the Wind Hosta	Blue-green with creamy yellow margins	1–2' H × 3–4' W	Broad variegated mound	Ruffled margins soften the blue-green foliage
Shadowland® Autumn Frost Hosta	Blue-green with yellow-to-cream margins	10–12" H × 20–24" W	Edging / container	Compact habit with bright blue-and-gold contrast
Shadowland® Coast to Coast Hosta	Bright gold, heavily puckered	28–30" H × 32–36" W	Large gold specimen	Large gold leaves brighten shaded beds
Shadowland® Diamond Lake Hosta	Blue with deeply rippled edges	17" H × 3.5–4' W	Broad blue specimen	Dramatic rippled edges add movement and texture
Shadowland® Waterslide Hosta	Blue with strongly rippled margins	14–15" H × 30–32" W	Texture / container	Narrow wavy leaves stand apart from classic hosta shapes
Shadowland® Wu-La-La Hosta	Shadowland® Hudson Bay Hosta Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 3 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop) Sun Exposure Full Shade to Part Shade (0-4 Hours Direct Sun) Mature Height 2 Feet Mature Spread 2 Feet Growth Rate Moderate Growth Habit , Mounded Water Needs Average Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Purple Flower Description White Bloom Time Summer Foliage Color , Green Foliage Description Green Foliage Type , Herbaceous, Variegated Seasonal Interest , Summer Flowering Garden Benefits AttractsHummingbirds Resists ToleratesJuglone Safety FeaturesFoliage Interest Low Maintenance Flowering Great ForBorders Edging Mass Planting Combinations Containers Container RoleThriller Plant Overview Common Name Shadowland® Hudson Bay Hosta Also Known As Funkia; Plantain Lilies; Giboshi Botanical Name Shadowland 'Hudson Bay' Hosta hybrid USPP 23,598 Brand Proven Winners Simple Plant Spacing Calculator Planting Shape Rectangle Circle Known Area Length (ft) Width (ft) Diameter (ft) Or enter radius below Radius (ft) Known Area (sq ft) Plant Spacing On-Center (in) Pattern Square (grid) Triangular (staggered) Fill edge gaps (max plants) Enter area to see results. Visual Preview Print / Save PDF Powered by SKU: HOSHB 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. Quart Pot Also Known 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 Also Known As: 2.5 Quart Pot Plant Age: ~ 1 - 2 years old Plant Size: ~ 8"-12" Pot Size: ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W Volume: 2.20-2.30 quarts #1 Pot Also Known As: #1 Container 1 Gallon Plant Age: ~ 1 - 2 years old Plant Size: ~ 10"-14" Pot Size: ~ 7"H x 7.75"W Volume: 2.26-3.73 quarts #2 Pot Also Known 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 Also Known 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 #5 Pot Also Known As: #5 Container 5 Gallon Plant Age: ~3-4 years old Plant Size: ~ 20" - 60" Pot Size: ~11" H x 10 1/2” W Volume: 3.5 - 4 gallons Learn more about container sizes. Best in Class Warranty We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind. Arrival Guarantee We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days. Free 1-Year Plant Warranty Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our warranty Plants Shipping Now Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed. Shipping Destinations Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states. If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team! Close × Shadowland® Hudson Bay Hosta Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel