{"product_id":"hosta-alligator-alley","title":"Hosta 'Alligator Alley' | A Prehistoric-Looking Medium-Sized Cultivar with Rugged Texture","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 Rugged Masterpiece of Swamp-Tough Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Alligator Alley' is a striking, medium-sized cultivar that brings a prehistoric, \"armoured\" look to the Canadian shade garden. A sport of the popular 'Dick Ward' registered by Walters Gardens in 2012, this variety is named for its incredibly thick, puckered foliage that mimics the rugged hide of a gator. It features a brilliant, leathery yellow centre that is dramatically framed by an extra-wide, irregular margin of deep blue-green. As the season progresses in our northern climate, the chartreuse centre brightens to a luminous gold, creating a high-contrast focal point that stands up to the elements with imperial vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense \"Alligator\" Corrugation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features heavy, seersuckered puckering that adds incredible tactile depth and a rugged, architectural quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Heart-Shaped Contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e The glowing golden-yellow centre is set against a massive, dark blue-green border for a \"halo\" effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Slug Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boasts an exceptionally thick leaf substance that makes it virtually impenetrable to slugs and snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Upright Mound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a dense, symmetrical clump (approx. 45 cm tall) that holds its shape beautifully in wind and rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-White Summer Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e In midsummer, sturdy scapes carry clusters of pale lavender-to-white flowers that contrast perfectly with the dark margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\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\u003e45 cm Height \/ 90 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\u003eYellow centre with Wide Blue-Green margins\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\u003ch3\u003eGrower's Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo truly see 'Alligator Alley' reach its \"reptilian\" potential, provide it with a bit of dappled morning sun; this strengthens the golden intensity of the leaf centre and emphasizes the heavy corrugation. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we meticulously monitor this variety during its spring emergence to ensure the signature puckering and wide-margin definition are fully present. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification is our promise that your plant isn't just a variegated hosta, but the authentic, textured masterpiece ready to thrive in your local landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 Gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46540532842748,"sku":"AA-1836-1G","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":47481665847548,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-alligator-alley-hosta-leaf-closeup-jpg.jpg?v=1743953831","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-alligator-alley","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}