{"product_id":"hosta-benedicts-blue-eyes","title":"Hosta 'Benedict’s Blue Eyes' | Petite Sapphire Masterpiece from Herb Benedict | Rare Selection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBring a Piercing Sapphire Glimpse to Your Front Border\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by the renowned Dr. Ralph (Herb) Benedict, Hosta 'Benedict’s Blue Eyes' is a petite masterpiece that brings a concentrated burst of sapphire to the Canadian garden. This small-stature selection is prized for its tidy, mounding habit and exceptionally thick, heart-shaped leaves that carry a heavy glaucous bloom. The foliage emerges in an intense, powdery blue that holds its colour with remarkable persistence through the humid peaks of July. Whether it is nestled in a rock garden in BC or lining a shaded stone path in Newfoundland, its \"piercing\" blue saturation and refined texture make it a premier choice for those seeking high-impact colour in a compact footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Sapphire Saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a thick, waxy coating that creates one of the most reliable blue tones in the small-hosta category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Leaf Substance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Despite its delicate size, the leaves are surprisingly rugged, providing excellent natural resistance to garden pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Architectural Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches a tidy 15 cm height, making it an ideal favourite for trough planters or as a luminous edger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate Lavender Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: In mid-summer, dainty lavender flowers rise on sturdy scapes, providing a soft contrast to the waxy blue mounds.\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\u003e21–30 cm (9–12 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\u003e41–56 cm (16-22 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\u003eIntense waxy blue-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\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 \"blue eyes\" effect for as long as possible, we suggest planting this variety in a spot with deep afternoon shade to protect the delicate waxy bloom. At our Bécancour nursery, we meticulously observe the spring emergence to verify that every division is \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e before it leaves our care. This extra step ensures that the specific compact habit and intense azure hue are perfectly established, providing a healthy start for your new favourite \"blue\" from Hosta Choice Gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a highly sought-after variety, as evidenced by our purchase of this rare beauty at an AHS annual auction for over $100 USD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46684320235772,"sku":"BBE-1120-1G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" pot (2nd year plants)","offer_id":46684327903484,"sku":"BBE-1120-4","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-benedicts-blue-eyes-malkin-jpg.jpg?v=1774300702","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-benedicts-blue-eyes","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}