{"product_id":"hosta-old-faithful-brincka-petryszyn","title":"Hosta 'Old Faithful' | Fragrant White Flowers and Glossy Green Leaves","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlossy green texture with fragrant white blooms\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlga Petryszyn and Bill Brincka registered Hosta 'Old Faithful' in 1991. They crossed Hosta plantaginea with 'Regal Rhubarb'. Leathery, glossy green leaves form a vase-shaped mound above red petioles. This fragrant hosta suits Canadian shade gardens in Zones 3–9. Hard to find in commerce, it brings distinctive texture and near-white flowers to shaded borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leathery, rugose leaves combine a glossy upper surface with a heart-shaped base and 11 vein pairs. Leaves measure 30.5 cm (12\") long × 20.3 cm (8\") wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed petioles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red leaf stalks add colour beneath the upright foliage, reflecting its 'Regal Rhubarb' parentage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flared, near-white blooms add scent above the green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase-shaped habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright mound brings structure to shaded borders and contrasts beautifully with lower-growing companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e This hard-to-find cultivar combines fragrance, glossy texture and colourful petioles.\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\u003e58.4 × 91.4 cm (23\" × 36\")\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 leaves with red petioles; 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 'Old Faithful' was one of our favourite green fragrant hostas in the display gardens when our nursery was in Appin, Ontario, and we will certainly plant it again as we add more gardens at our property in Bécancour, QC. Give it evenly moist, well-drained soil and shade; it handles Canadian winters in Zones 3–9. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic 'Old Faithful' cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":46753751236860,"sku":"OF-2336-1G","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot","offer_id":46753751269628,"sku":"OF-2336-4","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-old-faithful-clump-jpg.jpg?v=1791082410","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-old-faithful-brincka-petryszyn","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}