{"product_id":"climax-hosta","title":"Climax Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Climax' is a large, striking perennial known for its thick, corrugated dark green leaves with wide, bright gold margins. It is a \"sport\" of the 'High Noon' variety and is highly valued in shade gardens for its architectural vase-shaped growth habit and lavender summer blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Broadly oval, heart-shaped leaves that are heavily puckered (corrugated). The center is deep green, bordered by a 1-inch wide golden-yellow margin.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: A mature plant typically reaches 18–24 inches in height and spreads 3–4 feet wide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Dainty spikes of lavender tubular flowers appear in mid-summer (late June to July) on scapes reaching up to 32–36 inches tall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: It is considered a relatively fast grower compared to other large hostas. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: It thrives in USDA Zones 3–9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: It performs best in partial to full shade. While it can tolerate some morning sun, intense afternoon sun may cause leaf scorch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Prefers rich, moist, and well-drained soil. It is not overly particular about soil pH but benefits from added organic matter like compost.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Requires even moisture and should not be allowed to dry out completely, especially during the first growing season. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Resistance: Its thick, \"heavy substance\" leaves provide better resistance to slugs than thinner-leaved varieties. It is also noted for being somewhat pollution-tolerant and resistant to verticillium wilt.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter Preparation: As a deciduous perennial, it will die back to the ground after the first hard frost. Remove dead foliage in late fall to prevent pests from overwintering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47442308694265,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/climax.png?v=1771883501","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/climax-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}