{"product_id":"picasso-hosta","title":"Picasso Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hosta 'Picasso' is a popular small cultivar prized for its striking blue-green leaves and contrasting chartreuse margins. Registered by Mark Zilis in 2011, it is a tissue culture sport of H. 'Indigo' and is valued for maintaining its intense blue color later into the season than many other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: The leaves are lance-shaped, intensely blue-green with a narrow chartreuse (gold) border. They feature a wavy margin and \"good substance,\" which provides natural resistance to slugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: At maturity, it typically reaches about 8 inches tall and spreads to approximately 18 inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: It produces near-white, tubular flowers that bloom on 10- to 12-inch scapes from late July through mid-August. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare and Growing Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Prefers partial to full shade. While it can tolerate some morning sun—which may even brighten the leaf edges—it should be protected from harsh midday sun to avoid leaf burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Flourishes in moist, rich, organic, and well-drained soil. It does not tolerate standing water or \"wet feet\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 3–9. It requires a period of winter dormancy with temperatures below 40°F for at least 30–40 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Apply a layer of organic mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47442289524985,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/picasso.png?v=1771881651","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/picasso-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}