{"product_id":"hosta-birchwood-ruffled-queen","title":"Hosta 'Birchwood Ruffled Queen' | Gilded Crown of Ruffled Elegance","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Gilded Crown of Ruffled Elegance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ is a regal presence that brings a sense of sophisticated movement to the Canadian shade garden. Registered in 1986 by the American Hosta Society and originating from the storied breeding of Florence Shaw, this descendant of ‘Green Piecrust’ is beloved for its expansive, heart-shaped foliage. These large leaves begin the spring in a striking golden yellow before transitioning toward a rich dark green as the season matures — a fascinating \u003cem\u003eviridescent\u003c\/em\u003e quality that keeps the landscape evolving. Whether nestled in a woodland corner in British Columbia or anchoring a border in the Maritimes, this sun-tolerant beauty is a reliable performer. At our nursery in Bécancour, we watch for that signature piecrust edge to develop each spring, ensuring every Hosta ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ is \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type before it is carefully packaged for its new home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic Piecrust Margins\u003c\/strong\u003e: The deeply ruffled edges of the leaves create a sense of texture and flow that mimics a gentle summer breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Garden Footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e: With a massive spread reaching up to 150 cm (60\"), it quickly fills large spaces and overlaps beautifully when mass-planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun-Tolerant Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: This variety handles up to three-quarters sun, making it a flexible choice for spots where other hostas might struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStately Floral Scapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: In mid-summer, tall 115 cm (45\") scapes arise, topped with delicate lavender blooms that provide a vertical counterpoint to the broad, ruffled foliage.\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\u003e60 cm (24\") High × 150 cm (60\") Wide\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\u003eGolden Yellow to Dark 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\u003eShade to Three-Quarter Sun\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\u003eWhile Hosta ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ is remarkably sun tolerant, providing a bit of afternoon relief will help maintain its golden hue longer before it shifts to its deeper green summer coat. We believe that seeing is believing, which is why we never ship dormant eyes. We wait for the emergence in Bécancour to confirm that the health and rippled leaf margins are \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type, giving your garden a queen that is ready to rule from day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46684877684988,"sku":"BRQ-2460-1G","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48891799503100,"sku":"BRF-2460-4","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/image-coming-soon153-jpg.jpg?v=1774568475","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-birchwood-ruffled-queen","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}