{"product_id":"hosta-arnold-black","title":"Hosta 'Arnold Black' | A Spreading Canopy of Golden Waves","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e Majestic Hybrid | Spreading Canopy | Architectural Presence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Arnold Black' is a majestic, large-scale treasure that brings the legendary genetics of \u003cem\u003eH. montana macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e into the heart of the Canadian garden. Registered by the esteemed Dick and Jane Ward, this hybrid of Hosta 'White Vision' is a masterclass in architectural presence, forming a massive four-foot-wide mound that commands attention. It is defined by its substantial, broadly ovate leaves—reaching up to 14 inches in length—which feature a sophisticated dull finish on both the top and bottom. The foliage emerges with a striking golden-yellow hue, accentuated by 12 to 13 pairs of deeply impressed veins and moderately wavy, slightly rippled margins. This robust seedling is an ideal choice for gardeners from the prairies to the Atlantic who need a reliable, wide-spreading specimen to anchor a large shade border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Spreading Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: With a mature diameter of 121 cm (48\"), this hosta creates a broad, golden carpet that effectively suppresses weeds and fills large landscape gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Montana Lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inheriting the noble \"look\" of its \u003cem\u003eH. montana\u003c\/em\u003e ancestry, it features long, elegant leaves with a distinctive cordate (heart-shaped) base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure White Floral Display\u003c\/strong\u003e: In late June, the golden mound is topped with 30-inch green scapes bearing delicate, tubular, pure white flowers for a crisp, clean summer aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextural Rippled Margins\u003c\/strong\u003e: The subtle rippling along the leaf edges provides a refined movement that prevents the large foliage from feeling static.\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\u003e61 cm Height \/ 122 cm Spread (24\" H \/ 48\" 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\u003eGolden 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 to Full Shade\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 encourage the impressive 121 cm spread of Hosta 'Arnold Black', ensure it has plenty of \"breathing room\" in rich, moisture-retentive soil. Because this cultivar is prized for its massive leaf size and specific montana-style architecture, we monitor our stock in Bécancour to ensure the 12 to 13 vein pairs and wavy margins are perfectly established. This \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification is our promise that the division you receive is the authentic Ward introduction, ready to bring its golden, spreading grandeur to your local landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":47827811238140,"sku":"AB-2448-1G","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (2nd year plants)","offer_id":47827811270908,"sku":"AB-2447-4","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-arnold-black-jpg.jpg?v=1774093267","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-arnold-black","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}