{"product_id":"bedfords-rise-and-shine","title":"Hosta 'Bedford's Rise and Shine'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Glossy Emerald Beacon for your Garden Border\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant introduction from the late Ian Chrystal and S. Bond, Hosta 'Bedford’s Rise and Shine' is a standout hybrid from Great Britain that marries the elegance of \u003cem\u003eH. yingeri\u003c\/em\u003e with the reliability of 'Little Wonder'. This small-stature selection is prized for its exceptionally glossy, deep emerald-green leaves, each framed by a bright golden-yellow margin that gradually matures to a clean, creamy white as the season develops. Beyond its high-impact variegation, the plant features delicate red blushing on its petioles, adding a sophisticated layer of colour that is particularly striking in the early spring. Its compact, mounding habit and vigorous growth rate make it a premier choice for Canadian gardeners looking to add a \"shiny\" focal point to smaller garden spaces or decorative containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-Like Glossy Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features very shiny, thick leaves that reflect light beautifully, even in deep garden shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Colour Transition\u003c\/strong\u003e: The golden-yellow borders provide a bright spring \"rise\" before fading to a sophisticated creamy white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Red Petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e: The reddish blushing at the base of the leaves provides a subtle yet captivating contrast to the emerald centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Slug Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its rapid establishment and tough leaf substance that stands up well to garden pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (Height)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 cm (8–10 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50 cm (16–20 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanadian Zones 3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy green with gold to creamy-white margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial Shade to Full Shade (Morning sun preferred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrower's Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the \"shine\" and ensure the red-toned petioles are visible, we recommend planting 'Bedford’s Rise and Shine' in a spot that receives gentle morning sun. At our Bécancour nursery, we verify the specific gloss and margin clarity of every division to ensure it is \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e before it begins its journey across Canada. This meticulous verification process ensures that the vigorous root system and specific \u003cem\u003eyingeri\u003c\/em\u003e-style leaf texture are perfectly established, whether you are planting in a BC container or a Newfoundland rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year \/ overwintered plants)","offer_id":48878801584380,"sku":"BRAS-917-4","price":11.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":48878801617148,"sku":"BRAS-917-1G","price":11.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-bedfords-rise-and-shine-8657062.jpg?v=1774355466","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/bedfords-rise-and-shine","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}