{"product_id":"hosta-captain-kirk","title":"Hosta 'Captain Kirk' | Gold, Wide Margin, Legendary","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gold Standard — Elevated to Legendary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by Iowa hybridizer and Star Trek enthusiast Kirk Brill, Hosta 'Captain Kirk' is a magnificent sport of the classic 'Gold Standard' — and a vast improvement on it. Boasting significantly wider dark green margins and heavier leaf substance, this large-scale cultivar commands attention in any shade garden. Its robust constitution makes it a reliable performer across Canada, from the maritime coasts to the prairie parklands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Golden Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with bright chartreuse-gold centres that transition to a brilliant glowing yellow as the season progresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Wide Margins:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very wide, dark green border encircles each leaf, providing sharp, dramatic contrast that holds its depth even in brighter light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Leaf Substance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, corrugated texture offers superior slug resistance and allows the plant to handle morning sun better than most gold-centred varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Summer Sparkle:\u003c\/strong\u003e In mid-to-late summer, sturdy 76 cm (30\") scapes rise above the 106 cm (42\") wide mound, presenting clusters of pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003e58 cm × 107 cm (23\" × 42\")\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\u003eGold centre with wide dark green 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 (tolerates morning sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the most vibrant gold centre, provide gentle morning sunlight — in deep shade, centres may remain more chartreuse. As part of our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e mandate, all divisions are observed in our Bécancour trial fields to verify extra-wide margin stability before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46697209856252,"sku":"CC-2342-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":46697209889020,"sku":"CC-2342-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-captain-kirk-clump-jpg.jpg?v=1775783879","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-captain-kirk","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}