{"product_id":"hosta-green-velveteen-shiny-large-klehm","title":"Hosta 'Green Velveteen' | Very Shiny Large Green Hosta Klehm Embroidery Sport","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eMirror-Bright Foliage on a Rare Klehm Classic — Seldom Seen in Canada or the US\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoy Klehm of South Barrington, Illinois registered Hosta 'Green Velveteen' in 1999 as a sport of H. 'Embroidery'. The large, broadly ovate leaves with a tapered base reach 33 cm (13\") long × 21.6 cm (8.5\") wide, with a vibrant medium green colour and slightly rippled margins. The upper surface carries an exceptionally high gloss — among the shiniest in the large green hosta category — while the underside is dull, creating a striking visual contrast as the leaves catch and reflect dappled light. Near-white tubular flowers rise on light green scapes 55.9–71.1 cm (22–28\") tall. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will rarely encounter this cultivar — it remains scarce in both Canada and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional mirror-bright gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper leaf surface is very shiny — one of the most lustrous in the large green hosta category — catching and reflecting dappled shade garden light in a way that makes every leaf a focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlightly rippled margins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently undulating leaf edges add subtle movement and texture to the large, upright clump without competing with the cultivar's signature high-gloss finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge upright habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a bold, upright clump 40.6 cm (16\") tall and 81.3 cm (32\") wide with a moderate, steady growth rate — reliable for filling a substantial gap in the mid-to-back shade border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-white flowers on light green scapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular near-white blooms rise on light green scapes 55.9–71.1 cm (22–28\") tall, adding an elegant, airy vertical accent above the glossy foliage canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery sport rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a sport of H. 'Embroidery', 'Green Velveteen' is seldom available — rarely offered for sale in either Canada or the United States, making it a genuine find for the serious collector.\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\u003e40.6 cm × 81.3 cm (16\" × 32\")\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\u003eMedium green, very shiny; near-white 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Green Velveteen' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9 — site it where dappled light can play across the mirror-bright upper leaf surface for maximum effect, as the gloss is most dramatic in the shifting light of a woodland border. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic Roy Klehm sport selection — verified before it leaves Bécancour, QC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon","offer_id":67589886116092,"sku":"GV-2768-1G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" pot","offer_id":67589886148860,"sku":"GV-2768-6","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/image-coming-soon-2768gv-jpg.jpg?v=1790468290","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-green-velveteen-shiny-large-klehm","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}