{"product_id":"forbidden-fruit-hosta","title":"Forbidden Fruit Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' is a vibrant, medium-to-large perennial known for its striking variegated foliage and vigorous growth in shaded garden areas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: The leaves are heart-shaped and thick, which helps deter slugs. They emerge chartreuse in spring, developing brilliant golden-orange to yellow centers surrounded by distinctive, wide blue-green margins that hold their color well throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Showy spikes of pale lavender tubular flowers rise above the foliage on tall scapes in midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: A mature clump typically grows to be 18 to 20 inches tall with a spread of 30 to 36 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: It is a tetraploid (quadrupled chromosomes) sport of the popular 'Orange Marmalade' variety, noted for being a much better, more vigorous grower than its parent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Conditions and Care \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: The Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' thrives best in partial to full shade. Too much direct afternoon sun can cause the leaf margins to burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: It prefers average to rich, well-drained soil with consistent, even moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: A minimum of one inch of water per week is recommended, and regular, deep watering is important, especially when the plant is establishing its roots and during hot, dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: It is a relatively low-maintenance plant. Remove spent flower stalks and clear dead leaves at the end of the growing season to help prevent pests like slugs and snails from hiding. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":43946059890937,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47435548950777,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/forbidden_fruit.png?v=1771592131","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/forbidden-fruit-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}