{"product_id":"hosta-battle-star-dark-grey-green-yellow-margin-goodwin","title":"Hosta 'Battle Star' | Dark Grey-Green Yellow Margin Shiny Large Hosta","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Bold 20-Foot Rule Cultivar With a Shiny Dark Grey-Green Centre and Wide Yellow Margin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eG. R. Goodwin registered Hosta 'Battle Star' in 2006 as a sport of a splashed seedling of unknown parentage. This large cultivar produces broadly ovate, deeply cupped leaves in a striking dark grey-green, each framed by a 1.3–2.5 cm (0.5–1\") wide yellow margin with a slightly rippled edge. The leaf surface is very shiny on top — a rare trait that makes it a standout even at a distance, a classic demonstration of the \"20-foot rule.\" Clumps grow to 38.1 cm (15\") tall and 91.4 cm (36\") wide at a moderate pace. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it a commanding and rewarding long-term specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 20-foot rule in action:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strong contrast between the dark grey-green centre and wide yellow margin makes 'Battle Star' identifiable and impactful from across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery shiny leaf surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-gloss finish on top — rare among large hostas — catches dappled light beautifully and adds depth to shaded borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide yellow margins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margins reach 1.3–2.5 cm (0.5–1\") wide with a slightly rippled edge, providing bold contrast against the dark grey-green central blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply cupped and corrugated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadly ovate leaves with a cordate base, deep cupping, and moderate corrugation give the clump a strong sculptural presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender striped blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium lavender flowers with dark lavender stripes rise on green scapes 61.0–66.0 cm (24–26\") tall from late June through mid-July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize (H × W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.1 cm × 91.4 cm (15\" × 36\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark grey-green with yellow margins; very shiny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Battle Star' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and its very shiny leaf surface looks especially striking in the lower-angle light of a Canadian spring morning. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC, where its bold grey-green and yellow contrast makes it one of the most identifiable hostas in our collection. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic G. R. Goodwin selection — verified before it leaves Bécancour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"4.7\" pot","offer_id":46682633339132,"sku":"BS-1530-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon","offer_id":51366561317116,"sku":"BS-1530-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-battle-star-dark-grey-green-yellow-margin-shiny-large-hosta-1660427.jpg?v=1790010726","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-battle-star-dark-grey-green-yellow-margin-goodwin","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}