{"product_id":"hosta-ahhhs","title":"Hosta 'Ahhhs' | Never seen in a Canadian Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreathtaking Large Hybrid with Midwest Charm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Ahhhs' is a large-scale, breathtaking introduction from hybridizer Rob Mortko, famous for being inspired by the vast horizons of the \"Land of Oz\". A sport distinguished from the popular 'Tiger's Eye', this cultivar is a rare find in Canadian collections, offering a unique opportunity to add a pedigree of the American Midwest to your landscape. It is celebrated for its clean architectural lines and soothing colour palette that gracefully evolves with the season. Whether anchored as a specimen or massed together for a sea of blue-green texture, 'Ahhhs' offers a serene, high-end look that remains breathtaking from its spring appearance until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSophisticated Colour Change\u003c\/strong\u003e: Appears in spring with a rich powdery blue hue, which ripens into a deep, elegant blue-green in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features moderate leaf ripple that adds depth and tactile interest without appearing too \"rough.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e: Matures into a large 3-foot-wide mound, making it an ideal choice for filling large gaps in shade borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidsummer Lavender Display\u003c\/strong\u003e: Produces gorgeous pale lavender flowers in July that rise above the blue canopy, attracting hummingbirds to your garden.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\" tall \/ 36\" wide (51 cm H \/ 91 cm W)\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\u003eBlue to Blue-Green foliage; Pale Lavender flowers\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo maintain the distinctive 'Kansas sky blue' of Hosta 'Ahhhs', we recommend placing it in deep or dappled shade; excessive direct light can prematurely melt the blue waxy coating, leaving the plant green. At our facility in Bécancour, QC, we pay close attention to this variety because its seasonal colour transition is very specific. We never ship 'Ahhhs' until the blue of spring is fully established and the plant shows the vigour required for our Canadian climate. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e check ensures you receive a plant that truly captures the magic of the \"Wizard of Oz\" that we promise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":46583106437372,"sku":"A-2036-1G","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1 st year plants)","offer_id":48837123309820,"sku":"A-2036-4","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-ahhhs-pot-jpg.jpg?v=1773064282","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-ahhhs","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}