{"product_id":"el-nino-hosta","title":"El Nino Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 'El Niño' Hosta is a highly regarded medium-sized perennial known for its intense blue foliage and striking white margins. It is a \"sport\" (natural mutation) of the famous 'Halcyon' hosta. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Features thick, heart-shaped, powder-blue leaves with crisp, bright white margins. The thick texture makes it notably slug-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Produces bell-shaped lavender flowers on scapes roughly 20–24 inches tall in midsummer (July–August).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Typically grows 1–1.5 feet tall and spreads 2.5–3 feet wide, forming a dense, symmetrical mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: It is generally a medium grower. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Prefers partial to full shade. Keeping it out of direct afternoon sun helps maintain the deep blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 3–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Low maintenance; it dies back in winter and should be cleaned up in early spring before new growth begins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":43755077599481,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/el_nino.png?v=1771593053","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/el-nino-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}