{"product_id":"hosta-armani","title":"Hosta 'Armani' | Sleek High-Fashion Foliage for the Shaded Landscape","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Bold Statement in High-Gloss Emerald and Red\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Armani' is a striking, contemporary introduction that brings a refined, high-fashion aesthetic to the shaded landscape. Registered in 2015 by the acclaimed Belgian hybridizer Danny Van Eechaute, this large cultivar is celebrated for its sleek, dark green foliage and exceptionally clean lines. The leaves emerge with a brilliant, high-gloss finish, as if they were professionally polished, and feature elegant, deep veining that creates a subtle rippled effect along the margins. This variety is a quintessential choice for Canadian gardeners looking to anchor a perennial bed with a plant that exudes both architectural strength and modern sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Red Petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of its most captivating features is the presence of intense, dark purple-red petioles (stems), which provide a sharp, vertical contrast to the deep emerald leaf blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, Polished Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: The heart-shaped leaves possess a heavy, waxy substance and a reflective sheen that illuminates darker woodland corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajestic Large Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: This fast-growing variety forms a substantial mound that can reach over 110 cm (43\") in width, making it a powerful ground-covering specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-Season Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beyond its foliage, it produces attractive lavender flowers in mid-to-late summer that stand out beautifully against the dark, upright stems.\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\u003e50–60 cm Height \/ 110–125 cm Spread (20–24\" H \/ 43–49\" 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\u003eRich, glossy dark 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 (maintains gloss in morning sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo truly highlight the \"red legs\" of Hosta 'Armani', we recommend planting it in a slightly elevated position or at the front of a border where the stem colour isn't hidden by lower-growing plants. At our nursery in Bécancour, we wait for the spring emergence to confirm that the glossy sheen and characteristic dark petioles are fully developed. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification is our promise that the specimen you receive is the genuine Van Eechaute introduction, ready to perform with vigour in your local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Special order display plant division (1 eye)","offer_id":46540260376828,"sku":"A-2449-D1E","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Special order display plant division (2 eyes)","offer_id":46540260409596,"sku":"A-2449-D2E","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade 1 Gallon (0.553 gallons \/ 2.514 litres)","offer_id":46540260442364,"sku":"A-2449-1G","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-armani-pot-jpg.jpg?v=1771606368","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-armani","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}