{"product_id":"hosta-allegan-emperor","title":"Hosta 'Allegan Emperor' - Majestic and Impressive Giant Stature Cultivar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eA Regal Presence for Your Landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Allegan Emperor' is a magnificent, giant-stature cultivar that truly lives up to its imperial name. Registered in 2000 by Peter Ruh on behalf of Ken Herrema, this variety is a standout member of the famous \"Allegan\" series from Michigan, known for producing robust and reliable garden performers. It forms a colossal, vase-shaped mound that acts as a dramatic architectural anchor in any shade border. What makes the 'Allegan Emperor' particularly captivating is its seasonal metamorphosis: it emerges in the spring with a soft, powdery blue-green finish, gradually maturing into a deep, glossy dark green as the Canadian summer reaches its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColossal Vase-Shaped Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its strongly upright, outward-spreading habit creates a tall, graceful silhouette that towers over smaller perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Colour Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch as the spring's cool blue tones transform into a lustrous, mirror-like dark green by late July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Substance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick, leathery leaves are exceptionally durable, allowing the plant to maintain its \"regal\" appearance through wind and rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlug Resistant Armour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the density and heavy texture of its foliage, this variety is highly resistant to slug and snail damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Floral Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e In midsummer, tall 120 cm scapes carry elegant, striped lavender flowers that provide a soft, vertical accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e75–90 cm Height \/ 150–180 cm Width\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-Green (Spring) to Glossy Dark Green (Summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its massive eventual spread, we recommend giving Hosta 'Allegan Emperor' plenty of \"breathing room\" when first planting—it will easily claim its territory in the garden over 3–5 years. This variety thrives in rich, organic soil and appreciates consistent moisture to support its fast growth rate. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we wait for that specific spring-blue emergence to confirm each plant is \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e. We never ship a dormant crown; our process ensures you receive a vigorous, verified \"Emperor\" that has already proven its strength in our cool northern climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":47021551059196,"sku":"AE-3172-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48839040663804,"sku":"AE-3172-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-allegan-emperor-jpg.jpg?v=1744419483","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-allegan-emperor","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}