{"product_id":"hosta-blue-skin","title":"Hosta 'Blue Skin' | Cobalt Lance Hosta with Purple Petioles","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Striking Sapphire Silhouette for the Shade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly bred by Danny Van Eechaute, Hosta 'Blue Skin' is an otherworldly hybrid resulting from the cross of Hosta 'Shimmy Shake' and Hosta 'Theo's Blue'. This medium-sized cultivar is a pinnacle of contrast, pairing long, arrow-shaped leaves of an intense, clear blue with soft purple petioles. Whether you are planting in the humid breezes of the Maritimes or a structured urban garden in Ontario, its unique slender foliage and gently undulating edges create a sophisticated, mounding presence that commands attention from spring through the late season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Cobalt Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The narrow, lance-like leaves emerge with a thick, waxy glaucous bloom, maintaining their deep cerulean hue even as the summer heat intensifies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Purple Petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e: The rich blue leaves are held aloft on striking purple-toned stems, providing a \"pop\" of unexpected colour that extends right to the base of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Leaf Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each leaf is adorned with a gentle waviness and a distinct, pointed tip, adding a sense of fluid motion to the overall mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate Summer Lavender Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: In July and August, elegant lavender flowers rise above the blue canopy, offering a delicate floral contrast to the rugged, heavy substance of the 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\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\u003e35 cm × 66 cm (14″ × 26″)\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 blue leaves with purple 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\u003eTo truly highlight the purple petioles, plant Hosta 'Blue Skin' in a slightly elevated position or a decorative container where the stem colour can be viewed at eye level. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we strictly adhere to our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e shipping protocol — we wait for the pips to emerge and verify the specific arrow-shape and purple stem traits before we consider any division ready for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (2 eye plants)","offer_id":46540477202684,"sku":"BS-1426-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":46540477235452,"sku":"BS-1426-4","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Starter plant (3\" pot)","offer_id":46540477300988,"sku":"BS-1426-S","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/image-coming-soon160-jpg.jpg?v=1775487498","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-blue-skin","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}