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Home » Miscellaneous » ‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

Updated : June 25, 2022

25 Comments

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta and my beautiful wife Pam.

We sold out of ‘Humpback Whale’ hosta pretty early this year. Humpback Whale is pretty impressive hosta and this one really hasn’t matured yet because they can get three feet high and 7 feet wide. I’ve also seen photos of them that show them to be a lot more blue than this one.

Humpback whale is hard in zones 3 through zone 9. It does best in partial shade but the one in the photo is pretty much full sun which might account for the lack of blue color.

This particular hosta was almost impossible to find at one time and according to Walter’s Gardens one sold at a charity event for $725! And we sold the for $7.97!

Compare Humpback Whale hosta to Big Daddy Hosta and Blue Angel Hosta.

Can you legally propagate Humpback whale hosta?

As far as I can see this plant is not patented and the name is not a registered trademark. That’s huge! That means that you can dig and divide them and sell them to your hearts content?

Do I do that? No. I simply buy small plugs for about $2.00 or $2.50 each and grow them on from there. It’s way easier, a lot less work! And I don’t have to dig up my prized plants! Most of our members do as I do and simply buy perennial plugs. Some of the plugs that I buy are less than $1.00 each!

Questions, comments, mean things to say? Post them below and I will respond. Until then, by any and all means stay inspired!

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Comments

  1. Al says

    August 16, 2022 at 11:14 pm

    Something is eating my hosta. My local garden center said slugs and sold me slugo. They grow and look beautiful then I start seeing holes then a few days later plant is turning brown. I have red mulch around them. Any helpful advice?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      August 17, 2022 at 7:03 am

      Al,

      It’s probably slugs.

      Reply
  2. Edie says

    July 4, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Hello Mike,
    Hostas are so popular, such easy care plants.
    Where do you get hosta plugs?
    Thank you,
    Edie

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 5, 2022 at 8:00 am

      Edie,

      We have a number of wholesale sources that I openly share only in our members area. http://backyardgrowers.com/join

      Reply
  3. Lynn says

    July 3, 2022 at 8:11 am

    Do deer eat the humpback whales ?
    I live on Long Island , NY

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 4, 2022 at 8:13 am

      Lynn,

      I don’t know but probably. ???

      Reply
      • Edie says

        July 4, 2022 at 12:44 pm

        They don’t eat the plant itself, but when it flowers they will eat the flower.

        Reply
      • Randy G. Winkler says

        January 11, 2023 at 6:43 pm

        We have lots of Hostas in our yard, and have lots of deer. They eat it down to the root. Liquid fence works to keep them away, but you need to apply after each rain.

        Reply
  4. Lorraine says

    July 2, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    how can i get 1 of these plants
    thanks
    lorraine

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 3, 2022 at 7:39 am

      I sell them locally from time to time, trying looking online.

      Reply
  5. Janet says

    July 2, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    Where do I get the Humpback Whale hosta?

    Reply
  6. Jules Ghedina says

    July 2, 2022 at 11:24 am

    I have a large blueish Hosta which I’ve previously called an Elephant Hosta but given the 3 large types that you mentioned I’m not sure what I have. Tried attaching a photo here with no success

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 3, 2022 at 7:41 am

      Jules, it would be difficult to tell from a photo.

      Reply
  7. Renny says

    July 2, 2022 at 11:14 am

    As soon as I sit down in front of my computer I start deleting emails without even looking at them. I never delete your’s without looking. Love your information, your humor, and your critters.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 3, 2022 at 7:41 am

      Thank you Renny, I appreciate that.

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    July 2, 2022 at 10:53 am

    Thank you for the great tips. I love gardening and want to learn more about propagation. Cheers!

    Reply
  9. Susan Maldonado says

    July 2, 2022 at 10:46 am

    Thanks for sharing the beautiful plants , they are gorgeous…😍 Have a nice weekend ” ..

    Reply
  10. Brigitte says

    July 2, 2022 at 10:39 am

    Hello, I live in the state of Kentucky. What zone is this state considered in? And will the Humpback Whale plant thrive in this state?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 3, 2022 at 7:43 am

      Brigitte,

      It should be fine there, you are probably zone 6 or 7. Zone map for the United States:
      http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html

      Zone map for Canada:
      http://nlwis-snite1.agr.gc.ca/plant00/index.phtml

      Reply
  11. Patricia Mary Kowalski says

    July 2, 2022 at 10:20 am

    When can I divide hostas, live in central NJ?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 3, 2022 at 7:44 am

      Patricia,

      Some say almost anytime of the year except early spring when they are actively growing. Me? I prefer to do them real early spring just before the eyes emerge.

      Reply
  12. Linda says

    July 2, 2022 at 10:14 am

    Hello, Where would I fine the Humpback whale Hosta?
    I like the shape of the the plants..

    Reply
  13. Pat henley says

    July 2, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Inquiry.
    How long does it take cuttings to root in a “greenhouse” (in a plastic bag kept moist)?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      July 3, 2022 at 7:45 am

      Pat,

      It depends on the plant but 3 to 5 weeks is pretty much normal.

      Reply
  14. Linda says

    June 28, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Love your knowledge. I’m 73 and my grandmother let me help her with her beautiful garden when I was a child. Memories I’ll never forget. Thanks

    Reply

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