{"product_id":"hosta-smoke-signals","title":"Hosta 'Smoke Signals' | Elite and Unique Upright Blue Cultivar by Bev \u0026 Dave Stegeman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eA Hazy Horizon of Vertical Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Smoke Signals' is an elite, upright introduction from the respected breeding program of \u003cstrong\u003eBev and Dave Stegeman\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrated for its unique architectural form and \"smoky\" aesthetic. This medium-to-large cultivar stands out in the Canadian landscape with its narrow, wedge-shaped leaves that point skyward like a signal fire from the \u003cstrong\u003ecentre\u003c\/strong\u003e of the plant. The foliage is draped in a thick, glaucous wax that gives it a sophisticated, dusty blue-grey appearance, reminiscent of a misty morning in the St. Lawrence Valley. As the season matures, the blue holds its ground remarkably well, providing a cool, calming vertical accent that contrasts beautifully with low-mounding gold or chartreuse companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctly Upright Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \"vased\" silhouette that adds much-needed height and structure to crowded shade borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Blue Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an exceptionally heavy waxy bloom that creates a soft, matte blue-grey \u003cstrong\u003ecolour\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely seen in broader varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedge-Shaped Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, narrow leaves with a refined point that draw the eye upward and keep the garden looking organized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Slug Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick, leathery leaf substance inherited from its \u003cem\u003esieboldiana\u003c\/em\u003e heritage makes it a tough target for pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Summer Spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces elegant, near-white flowers on tall, sturdy scapes that mirror the plant's vertical energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–55 cm Height \/ 70–100 cm Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanadian Zones 3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoky Blue-Grey; Near-white flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial Shade 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain the dignified blue-grey \u003cstrong\u003ecolour\u003c\/strong\u003e of 'Smoke Signals', we recommend planting it in a location with filtered light or afternoon shade, which protects the waxy coating from the summer heat. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we wait for that specific smoky-blue emergence and the characteristic upright wedge shape to confirm each plant is \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e. We never ship a dormant crown; our process ensures you receive a vigorous, verified Stegeman introduction that has already proven its strength in our cool northern climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eye plants)","offer_id":46783074435324,"sku":"SS-2038-1G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4.7\"pot (1st year \/ overwintered pots)","offer_id":48768834175228,"sku":"SS-2038-4","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-smoke-signals-jpg.jpg?v=1771031948","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-smoke-signals","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}