{"product_id":"hosta-black-beauty","title":"Hosta 'Black Beauty' | Deeply Moody Anchor of Obsidian Foliage","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Deeply Moody Anchor of Crinkled Obsidian Foliage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta ‘Black Beauty’ is a commanding presence in the Canadian landscape, offering a level of depth and texture that few other greens can match. Registered in 1984 by Kate Carpenter, this large-scale hybrid of ‘Green Piecrust’ features heart-shaped leaves so dark they often appear blackish toward the centre. Its foliage is notably thick and unruly, with a crinkled, ruffled surface that creates a play of shadows across the garden floor from the foothills of Alberta to the moist woodlands of Ontario. Because we value the integrity of your collection, we personally observe the emergence of this variety in Bécancour to ensure the distinct leaf crinkle and moody hue are \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type before your order is ever prepared for its journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInky Dark Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Renowned as one of the darkest greens available, with a deep, almost charcoal-grey to forest-green finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextural Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e: The crinkled and ruffled leaf surface provides a rugged, tactile quality that resists the typical summer wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaching a broad 115 cm (45\") width, it functions as a dense, reliable anchor for any large-scale perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate Summer Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tall scapes with leafy bracts produce deep lavender flowers in early August, extending the garden’s visual appeal.\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\u003e56 cm (22\") High × 115 cm (45\") 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\u003eDark Green to Black-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 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 emphasize the blackish tones of Hosta ‘Black Beauty’, plant it in deeper shade where the absence of direct light allows its dark pigments to truly intensify. We believe in shipping plants that are ready to perform, which is why we never send out dormant roots. We wait for the first flush of spring in Bécancour to verify that the unruly, puckered leaf form is \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type, ensuring you receive a healthy, vigorous specimen that lives up to its name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46684893544700,"sku":"BB-2445-1G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48892681912572,"sku":"BB-2245-4","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/image-coming-soon154-jpg.jpg?v=1774573527","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-black-beauty","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}