{"product_id":"snickers-surprize-hosta","title":"Snicker's Surprize Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnickers Surprise Hosta (registered by Jeff Moore) is a medium-sized, variegated perennial prized for its thick, slug-resistant foliage and striking blue-and-yellow color pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Broadly ovate, thick leaves featuring a blue center and wide, irregular gold-to-chartreuse margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Size: Typically grows to approximately 20 inches tall and 40 inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Produces lavender blooms in June on upright scapes. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Partial to full shade. Morning sun is often tolerable and can help brighten the yellow margins, but hot afternoon sun should be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Prefers rich, moist, and well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Requires regular, moderate watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: A 1- to 2-inch layer of organic mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds, though it should be kept away from the plant's crown to prevent rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Its thick leaves offer better resistance to slugs and snails than thinner-leaved varieties, though standard monitoring is still recommended. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"QUART","offer_id":47442159304953,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/oyster_bar.png?v=1771875412","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/snickers-surprize-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}