{"product_id":"hosta-bright-star","title":"Hosta 'Bright Star' | Tetraploid Variegated Hosta, Dark Star Sport","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Radiant Celestial Gem for the Shade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly introduced by Jan van den Top, Hosta 'Bright Star' is a striking pinnacle of modern variegation, discovered as a spectacular tetraploid sport of Hosta 'Dark Star'. This mid-sized cultivar serves as a luminous hallmark for the shade garden, bringing a sharp, clean contrast to those dim corners under the canopy. From the breezy gardens of the Maritimes to the shaded suburban landscapes of Quebec, its intense colour and architectural form make it a reliable standout that holds its brilliance throughout our northern summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Bicolour Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e: The thick, narrowly ovate leaves feature a rich blue-green core framed by a wide, dramatic margin that emerges a deep buttery yellow and gradually matures to a crisp, creamy white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Leaf Substance\u003c\/strong\u003e: As a tetraploid variety, the foliage is significantly thicker than that of its parentage, providing outstanding slug resistance and a clean, durable appearance throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright Architectural Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaching about 36 cm in height, the leaves are held in an upright to outwardly spreading rosette, creating a tidy and elegant mounded silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Summer Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e: In mid-to-late summer, strong, upright scapes rise above the foliar plane to display clusters of light purple to lavender flowers, known to attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (H × W)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e35.6 cm × 61.0 cm (14″ × 24″)\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\u003eBlue-green with yellow-to-white margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eGrower's Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see the full brilliance of this plant, site Hosta 'Bright Star' where it can receive gentle morning sunlight — this helps the wide margins transition more quickly to bright white, while afternoon shade protects its thick, waxy leaves. Because we are committed to our \u003cstrong\u003eTrue to Type\u003c\/strong\u003e mandate, we observe these variegated gems in our Bécancour trial beds to verify their colour stability and vigour before we ever clear a division for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (1-2 eyes)","offer_id":48949317337340,"sku":"BS-1424-1G","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plants)","offer_id":48949317370108,"sku":"BS-1424-4","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-bright-star-tetraploid-variegated-hosta-dark-star-sport-7086857.jpg?v=1775729346","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/fr-ca\/products\/hosta-bright-star","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}