{"product_id":"hosta-alligator-rock","title":"Hosta 'Alligator Rock' | Unique Texture for Shady Borders - Don Rawson Hybrid","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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 Reptilian Masterpiece for the Shade Border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Alligator Rock' is a striking, recently introduced cultivar from the prolific hybridizer Don Rawson, designed to bring intense tactile interest to the shady landscape. This medium-sized standout is named for its extraordinary leaf texture, which mimics the rugged, scaly hide of an alligator. It forms a tidy, compact mound of deep green leaves that are densely covered in rows of prominent bumps and puckers. This reptilian appearance is most dramatic in maturity, as the heavy corrugation creates a \"seersuckered\" effect that catches both light and shadow, making it a peerless specimen for Canadian collectors seeking a bold, structural plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense \"Alligator Hide\" Corrugation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features thick, leathery leaves covered in symmetrical rows of bumps, providing one of the most rugged textures in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturated Deep Green Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rich, dark foliage provides a sophisticated, cool-toned backdrop that remains vibrant all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Spring Blue Tones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerges with a soft blue-green glaucous bloom that matures into a lustrous deep green as the season progresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Slug Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its incredibly thick, \"tough-as-nails\" substance naturally deters common garden pests, ensuring the foliage stays pristine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Near-White Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e In mid-summer, elegant near-white flower spikes emerge above the dark canopy, providing a brilliant visual contrast.\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\u003e35–45 cm Height \/ 60 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\u003eDeep Green (Blue-Green in Spring); White flowers\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 (Morning sun okay)\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 achieve the most dramatic \"reptilian\" texture, site 'Alligator Rock' in a location with consistent moisture and rich, loamy soil; these conditions fuel the heavy puckering that makes this variety so unique. In our Bécancour, QC facility, we wait for the characteristic rows of bumps to clearly manifest on the emerging spring foliage before we approve it for shipping. Our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification ensures you are receiving the authentic Rawson selection, ready to establish its prehistoric presence in your shade garden from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":48859329233148,"sku":"AR-1429-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48859329265916,"sku":"AR-1429-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-alligator-rock-jpg.jpg?v=1773804301","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-alligator-rock","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}