Hosta 'Wild Imagination' | Blue, Rippled, Twisted, Hans Hansen, Shade Garden

A Sculptural Dance of Rippled Cobalt and Ruffled Steel Hosta 'Wild Imagination' is a dramatic blue hosta bred by Hans Hansen and introduced through Walters Gardens. Registered in 2020, it descends from Hosta 'Electrocution' and Hosta 'Joy Ride', inheriting a rebellious twisted form. Its heavily rippled, lance-shaped leaves carry a thick glaucous bloom. This waxy coating holds a cool steel-blue hue from spring through summer. It is reliably hardy across Canadian zones 3–9. Use it as a bold specimen or texture-breaker in a contemporary shade garden. Intense Architectural Texture: The lance-shaped leaves are heavily rippled and moderately twisted, creating a frothy, wild appearance that adds kinetic energy to the shade border. Glaucous Blue Sheen: A thick waxy bloom coats both sides of the foliage, providing a cool beryl-to-steel-blue hue that resists fading through the season. Late Summer Elegance: Tall blue scapes emerge in July, topped with medium lavender tubular flowers that attract local pollinators. Vigorous Presence: Despite its intricate ruffles, it maintains a moderate growth rate, eventually forming a significant mound 56 cm (22") high by 135 cm (53") wide. Feature Specification Size (H × W) 56 cm × 135 cm (22" × 53") Hardiness Zone 3–9 Colour Blue-green with a glaucous steel-blue bloom Light Requirements Partial to full shade Grower's Tip: Plant in well-draining soil with consistent moisture to maximise the twist and wavy margins. We verify every plant is True‑to‑Type before shipping — confirming those signature ruffles and blue tones are perfectly developed when your order leaves our hands.