{"product_id":"hosta-ambrosia","title":"Hosta 'Ambrosia' | Heavenly large-stature cultivar with a misty blue margin and frosted haze.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Divine Mist of Fragrance and Frost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Ambrosia' is a heavenly introduction from hybridizer Bob Solberg, registered in 2016 as a \"close to perfection\" sport of the beloved 'Guacamole'. This large-stature cultivar elevates its lineage by adding a heavy, glaucous wax coating that creates a misty blue margin and a frosted haze over the entire leaf surface. Emerging with a light yellow centre and blue margins, it maintains its ethereal appearance throughout the summer, continuing to send out new, wax-covered growth even in the heat. As the season advances, the wax may subtly transition to reveal brilliant green margins, but its standout feature remains the large, lily-like flowers that fill the garden with a sweet, powerful fragrance in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted Blue-Green Contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy glaucous bloom provides a unique \"silvery\" layer over the yellow and blue-green variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Summer Fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces large, pale lavender flowers that are among the most fragrant in the hosta world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun-Tolerant Vigour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inherits excellent sun tolerance from its 'Guacamole' parentage, thriving in brighter light that would scorch other varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Growth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vigorous grower that quickly forms a massive, symmetrical mound, reaching over 130 cm in width at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Season Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continues to produce fresh, waxy foliage throughout the summer, keeping the clump looking \"divine\" until the autumn frost.\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\u003e60 cm Height \/ 135 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\u003eLight Yellow centre with Misty 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 Partial Sun (Bright light enhances fragrance)\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 development of its fragrant blossoms, site 'Ambrosia' in a location that receives several hours of morning sun. While it handles bright light beautifully, ensure it has consistent moisture to fuel its rapid growth.  At our nursery in \u003cstrong\u003eBécancour, QC\u003c\/strong\u003e, we pay close attention to this variety during its spring emergence to verify the heavy wax coating and vibrant variegation are present. Per our \u003cstrong\u003e\"True to Type\"\u003c\/strong\u003e mandate, we never ship until we visually confirm these specific traits in our local fields, ensuring you receive a verified, healthy plant ready to grace your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"4.7\" pot ( 1st year plants)","offer_id":47024625156348,"sku":"A-2454-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":47482581451004,"sku":"A-2454-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/image-coming-soon7-jpg.jpg?v=1744815995","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-ambrosia","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}