{"product_id":"hosta-bobcat","title":"Hosta 'Bobcat' | Tetraploid Blue-Green Hosta with Gold-to-Cream Margins","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Striking Sapphire Sentinel with Golden Illumination\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully introduced by the late Dr. Jim Meyer, Hosta 'Bobcat' is a vigorous hallmark of modern breeding — a thick-leaved, tetraploid sport of the popular Hosta 'Wolverine'. This mid-sized cultivar brings a sense of refined wildness to the Canadian shade garden, performing exceptionally well from the humid valleys of Ontario to the breezy, cool slopes of the BC interior. Its ability to maintain a tidy, high-contrast appearance throughout our long summer days makes it a reliable standout for both new gardeners and seasoned collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Cobalt Core\u003c\/strong\u003e: The elongated, spear-like leaves feature a rich blue-green centre that provides a cool, calming anchor in the shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Luminous Margins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each leaf is encircled by a broad gold border that gradually transitions to a crisp, creamy white as the season matures, offering a shifting seasonal display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Leaf Substance\u003c\/strong\u003e: As a tetraploid variety, it boasts significantly thicker foliage than its parentage, granting it superior slug resistance and a clean, durable look throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Summer Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e: In mid-to-late summer, sturdy scapes rise above the variegated canopy to display clusters of soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers that attract local pollinators.\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\u003e40.6 cm × 63.5 cm (16″ × 25″)\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 gold-to-creamy-white margins\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 maximise the contrast between the sapphire centre and the golden edge, site Hosta 'Bobcat' where it can receive gentle morning sunlight, which helps the margins transition smoothly to cream. Because we are committed to our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e mandate, we wait until the signature thick leaves and variegation pattern are clearly established in our Bécancour fields before we ever clear a division for shipping to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46687090737404,"sku":"B-1625-1G","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":46687090770172,"sku":"B-1625-4","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-bobcat-hcg-jpg.jpg?v=1771860640","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-bobcat","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}