{"product_id":"hosta-best-of-twenty","title":"Hosta 'Best Of Twenty' | A Rare Benedict Legacy of Beryl Leaves and Amethyst Stems","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Rare Benedict Legacy | Beryl Leaves and Amethyst Stems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the meticulous world of hosta breeding, some treasures take decades to move from a hybridizer’s private collection into the wider world, and Hosta 'Best of Twenty' is one such long-awaited gem. This \"not-yet-registered\" standout is the result of Herb Benedict’s discerning eye, selected as the crème de la crème from twenty superior \u003cem\u003elongipes f. hypoglauca\u003c\/em\u003e seedlings. It offers a sophisticated, small-to-medium silhouette that packs a massive visual punch, proving that you don’t need to be a giant to command attention in a Canadian woodland garden. If you’ve been hunting for a plant with \"collector status\" that actually has the rugged genetics to handle a frosty spring in Rimouski or a humid July in Niagara, this Benedict \u003cstrong\u003ehallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e is finally ready for its debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart-shaped leaves are a deep, matte blue-green, providing a cool sapphire backdrop that makes the vibrant stemwork truly \"pop.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Petiole:\u003c\/strong\u003e What truly sets this variety apart are the extremely intense, purplish-red petioles that look as though they’ve been hand-painted with a rich beet juice stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoordinated Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike varieties that stop the pigment at the leaf base, 'Best of Twenty' carries that dramatic dark red hue all the way up its flower scapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Accents:\u003c\/strong\u003e In late summer, the dark scapes are topped with lavender blooms, creating a stunning jewel-toned contrast against the glaucous foliage.\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\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall – Medium\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\u003eBlue-green with purplish-red petioles\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 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\u003eBecause this Benedict selection has been \"tucked away\" for so many years, we take our stewardship of it very seriously. To ensure the sapphire-to-amethyst contrast is exactly as Herb intended, we employ our strict \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification protocol. We wait for the first signs of that deep purple-red saturation to climb the petioles in our Bécancour fields before we clear any plant for travel. Whether you’re a collector in Victoria or a first-time gardener in Fredericton, you’ll receive a plant that has been vetted for the exact traits that made it the \"best\" of its batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year \/ overwintered plants)","offer_id":46684470182140,"sku":"BOT-1125-4","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":48879855960316,"sku":"BOT-1125-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-best-of-twenty-leaf-jpg.jpg?v=1774319574","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-best-of-twenty","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}