{"product_id":"hosta-appalachian-beauty","title":"Hosta 'Appalachian Beauty' | Large-size hosta with near-white flowers. Ideal for morning sun.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Sun-Tolerant Radiance for the Canadian Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Appalachian Beauty' is a rare and striking large-scale cultivar, meticulously selected and registered by world-renowned hosta expert Mark Zilis in 2003. As a tissue culture sport of the beloved 'Abiqua Recluse', this variety inherits a robust, upright form and heavy-textured, corrugated foliage that holds its own in a variety of garden settings. Its most defining characteristic is the brilliant contrast between its rich, medium-green centres and wide, golden-yellow margins that persist throughout the growing season. From the humid summers of Southern Ontario to the cooler regions of the North, this \"rare find\" serves as a dependable, sun-tolerant beacon that anchors large perennial beds with professional-grade vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Scale Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a majestic 125 cm (50\") spread, this hosta quickly fills significant garden space, making it a perfect architectural focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Sun Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many variegated varieties that scorch, this cultivar thrives with strong morning sun, which actually helps intensify its golden margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily Corrugated Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick, ovate leaves feature prominent veining and a puckered surface that adds a rugged, tactile dimension to your shade design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Summer Spires:\u003c\/strong\u003e In late June and July, the plant is topped with tall scapes bearing near-white flowers, adding a sophisticated vertical element to its mounded form.\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 \/ 125 cm Spread (24\" H \/ 50\" 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\u003eMedium green centre with wide golden-yellow margins\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; prefers strong morning sun for best colour\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 vibrant contrast on Hosta 'Appalachian Beauty', we recommend a location where it can soak up the early morning light before the intense afternoon heat. In our Bécancour nursery, we wait for the first full flush of leaves to emerge so we can manually verify the width and clarity of those golden margins. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e commitment ensures that every large-scale division we ship has the verified Zilis-standard variegation and the hardy root structure needed to thrive in your local Canadian climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":46676362330364,"sku":"AB-2450-1G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48869547835644,"sku":"AB-2450-4","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-appalachian-beauty-pot-jpg.jpg?v=1745684790","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-appalachian-beauty","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}