{"product_id":"hosta-apple-pie","title":"Hosta 'Apple Pie' | Ruffled Golden Radiance","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Zesty Slice of Heavily Rippled Golden Radiance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Apple Pie' is a mouth-watering addition to any Canadian shade collection, bringing a vibrant splash of \"Granny Smith\" green that matures into a warm, delicious gold. Registered by the legendary Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery in 2002, this hybrid is a cross between Hosta 'Green Piecrust' and Hosta 'August Moon'. It perfectly blends the best traits of its parents: the iconic, deeply ruffled \"piecrust\" edges and a robust, sun-tolerant constitution. Whether you are gardening in the humid valleys of Southern Ontario or the breezy Atlantic provinces, this medium-to-large cultivar creates a shimmering focal point that reflects light beautifully under a woodland canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply Rippled Margins:\u003c\/strong\u003e The edges of each leaf are heavily wavy and \"crimped,\" providing a sophisticated tactile texture that adds movement to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Colour Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerging as a bright chartreuse, the foliage develops into a rich, glowing gold as the season progresses, especially when touched by morning sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial Leaf Substance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick, heart-shaped leaves offer excellent durability and a natural resistance to garden pests compared to thinner-leaved varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Mounding Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cultivar establishes quickly, forming a dense, architectural clump that smothers weeds and fills gaps with ease.\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\u003e50 cm Height \/ 115 cm Spread (20\" H \/ 45\" 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 3–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChartreuse emerging to bright golden-yellow\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; Sun Tolerant (colours best with some morning sun)\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 that perfect \"golden crust\" look, we recommend planting Hosta 'Apple Pie' in a location that receives a few hours of morning sunlight; too much deep shade will keep it in its chartreuse phase. Because the signature ruffling is a key trait of this Avent introduction, we monitor our stocks in Bécancour to ensure the piecrust edges are properly formed before shipping. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification is our promise that your plant will arrive with its distinct personality fully intact and ready to thrive in our rugged Canadian climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a different 'Apple Pie' cultivar than the 'Apple Pie' cultivar from Eric Smith. Please check Plant Delights Nursery for more information on this cultivar from Tony Avent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Special Order- display plant division (1 eye)","offer_id":46676393820412,"sku":"AP-2045-D1E-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":46676393853180,"sku":"AP-2045-D1E-2","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plant)","offer_id":47748759617788,"sku":"AP-2045-4","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-apple-pie-leaf-closeup-jpg.jpg?v=1746305646","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-apple-pie","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}