{"product_id":"hosta-battle-star","title":"Hosta 'Battle Star' | Heart-shaped dark green leaves with yellow margin, lavender flowers.","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Polished Gem of Glossy Azure and Gold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered in 2006 by Randy Goodwin, Hosta 'Battle Star' is a sophisticated selection that brings a rare, lacquered sheen to the Canadian shade garden. Unlike many of its matte-finished blue cousins, this \u003cem\u003esieboldiana\u003c\/em\u003e-type hybrid is prized for its glossy, blue-green leaves that reflect the dappled light of a woodland canopy. Each heart-shaped leaf is framed by a strikingly wide, creamy-yellow margin that holds its vibrant contrast from the initial spring thaw through the first frosts of autumn. Its slightly cupped and rippled texture provides a sculptural depth, making it a standout specimen from the coastal gardens of BC to the rugged borders of Newfoundland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLustrous Glossy Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a unique, high-sheen leaf surface that brightens dark garden corners more effectively than matte varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-Wide Variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The expansive, buttery-yellow margins provide a dramatic frame for the deep teal-blue centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCupped and Rippled Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \u003cem\u003esieboldiana\u003c\/em\u003e heritage is evident in the sturdy, slightly puckered leaves that offer excellent substance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Mounding Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forms a dense, symmetrical mound that serves as a perfect mid-border anchor or a premium container specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\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 (Height)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–40 cm (15–16 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85–90 cm (33–35 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanadian 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\u003eGlossy blue-green with wide creamy-yellow 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 Shade to Full Shade\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 maintain the rich, glossy blue-green of 'Battle Star', plant it in a spot that receives deep afternoon shade, which protects the leaf's unique finish from fading. At Hosta Choice Gardens, we take our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e promise seriously; we wait for the characteristic cupping and wide margins to fully manifest in our Quebec fields before shipping. This ensures that the vigorous root system and distinct variegation are perfectly established, giving your plant a head start in the diverse Canadian climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46682633339132,"sku":"BS-1530-1G","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48804218634492,"sku":"BS-1530-4","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-battle-star-jpg.jpg?v=1771875605","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-battle-star","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}