Hosta 'Hudson Bay'

Common Name:
Hudson Bay Hosta

Description:
Hosta 'Hudson Bay' is a striking, large-leafed perennial prized for its bold variegation and lush presence in shaded garden areas. This cultivar features broad, heart-shaped leaves with creamy-yellow to white centres edged in rich blue-green, creating a vibrant contrast that brightens even the darkest corners of the garden. As the season progresses, the central colour often softens to a creamy white, while the blue-green margins remain strong. In mid-summer, tall stalks of pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage, adding an elegant vertical element and subtle appeal to pollinators. Well-suited to Melbourne’s temperate climate, 'Hudson Bay' thrives in part to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Ideal for borders, underplanting trees, or as a statement in a large container, this hosta brings bold texture, colour, and a refined structure to shaded landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 45 – 60 cm
Width: 70 – 90 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Pale Lavender

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Bee Attracting
Low Maintenance
Ornamental Foliage
Excellent for Shade Gardens
Striking Variegation

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (especially dogs and cats) if ingested – may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, or lethargy

Companion Plants:
Heuchera ‘Caramel’
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
Astilbe spp.
Pulmonaria spp.
Ferns (e.g. Polystichum or Athyrium spp.)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here