{"product_id":"hosta-blue-ridge","title":"Hosta 'Blue Ridge' | Towering Upright Blue Giant for Canadian Gardens","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Stately Sapphire Sentry for the Modern Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2009 introduction from world-renowned hybridizer Bob Solberg of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hostahosta.com\/BioBob.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGreen Hill Farm\u003c\/a\u003e, Hosta 'Blue Ridge' is a massive, all-blue sport of the famous Hosta 'Frost Giant'. This cultivar quickly establishes itself as a towering, upright presence — a pinnacle of structural design for any shaded landscape. Whether you are gardening in the humid expanses of Ontario or the rugged terrain of the Maritimes, its ability to maintain a rich, blue-green hue through the heat of late summer makes it a reliable standout among large-scale perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Glaucous Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The thick, slightly rippled leaves emerge with a heavy sapphire-blue wax in spring, transitioning to a deep, sophisticated blue-green as the season matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Upright Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Massive leaves are held aloft by strong, vertical petioles, creating an impressive vase-like mound — an excellent backdrop for smaller \"Mouse Ears\" or hosta rarities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Floral Display\u003c\/strong\u003e: In early summer, straight scapes rise above the blue canopy to present clusters of near-white flowers, adding a bright flicker of contrast to the cool tones of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Heat Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uniquely bred to hold its composure better than most large blues, it is a hallmark of vigour that thrives even in warmer southern micro-climates or exposed northern sites.\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\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (H × W)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 cm × 166 cm (28″ × 66″)\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 spring \/ Blue-green summer\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\u003eGive this giant plenty of room to breathe — its wide-reaching spread can easily overlap smaller neighbours as it reaches maturity. We follow a strict \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e verification process in our Bécancour fields, ensuring the upright habit and waxy blue coating of the 'Frost Giant' lineage are perfectly represented before we ever pack a division for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46686496162044,"sku":"BR-2866-1G","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":46686496194812,"sku":"BR-2867-4","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-blue-ridge-clump-jpg.jpg?v=1775424916","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-blue-ridge","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}