{"product_id":"hosta-annabel-lee","title":"Hosta 'Annabel Lee' | Mesmerizing shade cultivar with stunning seasonal colour transition","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt;\"\u003eA Sculpted Masterpiece of Shifting Yellow and Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Annabel Lee' is a mesmerizing introduction from the renowned breeding program of Alttara Scheer, offering a sophisticated aesthetic for the discerning Canadian shade gardener. This medium-sized cultivar is celebrated for its remarkable seasonal colour transition, emerging as a luminous bright yellow before maturing into a rich yellow-green and eventually a deep olive-green with a subtle blue-grey cast. Its ancestry delivers a plant with exceptional vigour and a dense, mounded habit that anchors woodland borders with ease from British Columbia to the Maritimes. In the height of summer, the foliage is topped with attractive lavender flowers held on striking purple scapes, adding a final layer of elegance to this \"poetic\" specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Colour Shifts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch your garden evolve as the foliage transitions from spring's pale yellow to summer's sophisticated olive and blue-green hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Leaf Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are heavily crinkled, twisted, and corrugated, providing a tactile and visual depth that contrasts beautifully with smoother hosta varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking \"Red Legs\":\u003c\/strong\u003e While often tucked beneath the lush foliage, the vibrant red and purple petioles (stems) offer a hidden flash of colour that defines high-quality modern hybrids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cultivar is known for its fast growth rate, quickly establishing itself as a dense, reliable cluster in your garden beds.\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\u003e45–55 cm Height \/ 90–120 cm Spread (18–22\" H \/ 36–47\" 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\u003eStandard Canadian 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\u003eEmergent yellow to mature olive\/blue-green\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; Sun Tolerant with adequate moisture\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 \"glow\" of Hosta 'Annabel Lee', plant it where it can receive dappled morning light, which helps develop those brilliant spring yellow tones before the summer heat sets in. Because we understand the importance of cultivar integrity, we never ship until we can see the distinctive wavy margins and crinkled texture for ourselves. Our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification happens right here in Bécancour, ensuring that the plant arriving at your door is the authentic Alttara Scheer masterpiece you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon","offer_id":46676348600572,"sku":"AL-1836-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot","offer_id":48869482004732,"sku":"AL-1836-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-annabel-lee-hosta-clump-jpg.jpg?v=1745683700","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-annabel-lee","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}