{"product_id":"hosta-bulletproof","title":"Hosta 'Bulletproof' | Tetraploid Blue Hosta, Halcyon Sport, Slug-Resistant","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fort Knox of Blue Hostas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are tired of your hostas looking like Swiss cheese by mid-July, Hosta 'Bulletproof' is the reinforcement your garden needs. A tetraploid sport of the legendary Hosta 'Halcyon', this variety was bred for sheer durability. It doesn't just survive the Canadian shade — it dominates it with a steely resolve that pests find completely impenetrable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlug-Defying Substance\u003c\/strong\u003e: The leaves are exceptionally thick and rubbery, providing outstanding resistance to slug and snail damage throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Definition Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a glaucous, frosted blue-green texture that holds its intense colour much later into the season than other blue varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its spear-shaped, pointed foliage grows in a dense, semi-upright mound, adding a sophisticated architectural element to any border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e: In mid-to-late summer, tall scapes produce elegant, pale lavender bell-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to 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\u003e41–46 cm × 61–91 cm (16–18″ × 24–36″)\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 frosted blue-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 maintain the powdery blue appearance, plant 'Bulletproof' in a spot that avoids direct afternoon sun, which can dissolve the waxy protective coating and cause the leaves to appear more green. At Hosta Choice Gardens, we follow our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e protocol — we wait until our plants emerge right here in Bécancour and personally verify the health and thick blue foliage of every 'Bulletproof' before it leaves our nursery, ensuring it is ready to thrive in your Canadian garden from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46687465668860,"sku":"B-1636-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":46687465701628,"sku":"B-1636-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/image-coming-soon135-jpg.jpg?v=1772946018","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-bulletproof","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}