{"product_id":"hosta-island-breeze-hoty-2022-yellow-walters","title":"Hosta 'Island Breeze' | 2022 Hosta of the Year Yellow Centre Green Margin Patented","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Award-Winning Tropical Gem of the Shade Border\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Island Breeze' is the 2022 Hosta of the Year as chosen by the American Hosta Growers Association — a distinction earned by one of the most visually striking small hostas in the tropical family. Walters Gardens introduced it as a sport of H. 'Paradise Island', bringing wider margins, thicker leaves, and stronger growth than its celebrated parent. The bright yellow centre contrasts dramatically against dark green margins in spring, then shifts to chartreuse or lighter yellow through summer depending on sun exposure. It performs reliably across Canadian hardiness zones 3 through 9. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow centre in spring shifting to chartreuse or lighter yellow in summer — dynamic seasonal interest that changes with the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMargins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide, dark green margins that frame the glowing centre with crisp definition — wider than its parent H. 'Paradise Island'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetioles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy red-speckled petioles — a signature trait of the tropical island family that adds colour even at the base of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark lavender blooms on reddish-green scapes — a striking floral contrast to the bold variegated foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Substance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thicker leaves than its parent, with light corrugation and strong, vigorous growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm (12\") tall × 46 cm (18\") wide — a compact, tidy mound ideal for containers, mass plantings, and border edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–9 — reliably cold-hardy across Canada.\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\u003e30 cm × 46 cm (12\" × 18\")\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\u003eYellow to chartreuse centre, dark green margin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial to full shade; morning sun intensifies yellow\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 'Island Breeze' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and a touch of morning sun deepens the yellow centre beautifully without scorching the margins. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we verify the signature red-speckled petioles and bright yellow centre before shipping. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic Walters Gardens selection — the genuine 2022 Hosta of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon","offer_id":46741703590140,"sku":"IB-1218-1G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year \/ overwinter plants)","offer_id":46741703622908,"sku":"IB-1218-4","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/island-breeze-12x18-pp27151-334644.jpg?v=1743953672","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-island-breeze-hoty-2022-yellow-walters","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}