{"product_id":"hosta-apple-candy","title":"Hosta 'Apple Candy' | Vibrant Yellow \u0026 Ivory Foliage with Glossy Finish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA High-Gloss Transition of Radiant Yellow and Soft Ivory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Apple Candy' is a striking medium-sized cultivar that brings a glowing, multidimensional quality to the Canadian shade garden. An eye-catching sport of the popular Hosta 'June Fever' by Jan van den Top, this variety is prized for its thick, high-gloss foliage and its remarkable ability to shift colours as the season progresses. In the spring, the leaves emerge with a soft, muted green centre framed by a bright, electric yellow margin. As the summer heat arrives, the centres lighten significantly while the margins fade to a clean, sophisticated white, creating a \"candy-coated\" effect that brightens up even the deepest garden shadows. Its sturdy, wax-like substance makes it a durable performer from the temperate gardens of the West Coast to the rugged, cold-hardy zones of the Prairies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Colour Evolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage undergoes a beautiful transformation, shifting from spring's yellow-on-green to a high-contrast white-on-yellow by mid-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, Heavy Substance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves possess a thick, shiny texture that not only looks professional but also offers natural resistance to garden pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Slug Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to its heavy leaf substance, it is notably less prone to slug damage than thinner-leaved varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Floral Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e In late July, the clump is topped with delicate lavender flowers on attractive, purple-tinted scapes.\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\u003e30–40 cm Height \/ 75–90 cm Spread (12–15\" H \/ 30–35\" 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\u003eMuted green to yellow centres with yellow to white 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 Sun to Shade; some sun helps develop the brightest colours\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 get the most \"glow\" out of Hosta 'Apple Candy', try planting it in a spot that receives some filtered morning sun; we've found that moderate shade can sometimes cause the centres to remain a darker green, softening the dramatic contrast. Because the colour of this cultivar is so tied to its seasonal maturity, we observe every plant in our Bécancour fields to ensure the variegation is established and healthy before shipping. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification means you aren't just getting a root — you're getting a verified, living plant that is ready to perform in your landscape immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":47820951847164,"sku":"AC-1230-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":47820955812092,"sku":"AC-1230-1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-apple-candy-clump-jpg.jpg?v=1773953648","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-apple-candy","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}