{"product_id":"hosta-grand-slam-glossy-dark-green-benedict","title":"Hosta 'Grand Slam' | Glossy Dark Green Medium Hosta Benedict Gowen 1990","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Deep Glossy Green Classic From Michigan With Dark Violet Blooms\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR. Benedict and H. Gowen of Michigan registered Hosta 'Grand Slam' in 1990 from parentage unknown. Broadly ovate leaves reach 17.8 cm (7\") long × 15.2 cm (6\") wide with 9 vein pairs, presenting a rich, deep dark green with a high-gloss upper surface that reflects dappled light beautifully in the shade garden. Purplish scapes carry dark violet flowers above the dense, tidy mound. At our nursery, 'Grand Slam' grows to approximately 40.6 cm (16\") tall and 86.4 cm (34\") wide. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it a reliable and handsome medium-sized shade border performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-gloss dark green foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper leaf surface carries a pronounced glossy finish that sets 'Grand Slam' apart in the shade garden — deep, rich dark green with a sheen that catches and reflects dappled light through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark violet flowers on purplish scapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking dark violet blooms rise on purplish-coloured scapes 53.3 cm (21\") tall, adding bold, deep colour contrast above the glossy green foliage canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadly ovate, substantial leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 17.8 cm (7\") long × 15.2 cm (6\") wide with 9 vein pairs, the leaves have a satisfying physical presence and good substance that contributes to resilience in the Canadian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Benedict and Gowen Michigan original:\u003c\/strong\u003e Registered in 1990 by two respected Michigan hosta growers, 'Grand Slam' reflects the high selection standards that made R. Benedict and H. Gowen celebrated names in the hosta world — this cultivar is a testament to their eye for outstanding foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy medium mound habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a dense, well-behaved mound that suits the mid-border perfectly — reliable, consistent, and an excellent foil for variegated or gold companion hostas in the shade planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003e40.6 cm × 86.4 cm (16\" × 34\")\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\u003eGlossy dark green; dark violet flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Grand Slam' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9 — site it where dappled morning light can play across the high-gloss leaf surface for maximum effect, as the dark green sheen is most dramatic in the shifting light of a woodland border. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC and the dark violet flowers on purplish scapes are a reliable late-season highlight. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic Benedict and Gowen selection — confirmed before it leaves Bécancour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"1-2 eye pot division","offer_id":67593152266492,"sku":"GS-1643-2EPD","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 eye pot division","offer_id":67593152299260,"sku":"GS-1643-4EPD","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-grand-slam-leaf-jpg.jpg?v=1790528775","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-grand-slam-glossy-dark-green-benedict","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}