{"product_id":"hosta-extasy","title":"Hosta 'Extasy' | Upright Variegated White Centre Hosta","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Luminous Pillar of Ivory and Beryl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Extasy' is a Hans Hansen introduction prized for its striking upright habit and seasonal colour shift. The leaf centres emerge creamy-yellow in spring and transition to a clean, bright white by mid-summer. Green margins with a soft glaucous bloom frame the luminous centres for bold contrast. It suits containers and front-border placements in Canadian zones 3–9. Bright, filtered light brings out the best variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf centres shift from warm cream in spring to stark white by mid-summer, providing a dynamic display across the full growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvety Glaucous Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both leaf surfaces carry a soft, matte finish that gives the green margins a cool, beryl-toned depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSophisticated Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright, flared habit and flat leaves add height to the front of a perennial border or shine as a container specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate Summer Stripes:\u003c\/strong\u003e In late July and August, bell-shaped medium lavender flowers with darker interior striping add a final touch of elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize (H × W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm × 43 cm (10\" × 17\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream-to-white centres with 2.5 cm wide green margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to filtered 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 The high percentage of white leaf tissue means this cultivar needs bright, filtered light to prevent centre burn in peak summer heat. We monitor every plant at our Bécancour trial fields to confirm the white centres are healthy and True to Type before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon","offer_id":46719432950012,"sku":"E-1017-1G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot","offer_id":46719432982780,"sku":"E-1017-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-extasy-closeup-jpg.png?v=1778251404","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-extasy","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}