{"product_id":"tears-in-heaven-hosta","title":"Tears In Heaven Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hosta 'Tears in Heaven' is a distinctive perennial known for its upright, cascading mound of intensely blue, ruffled leaves. It thrives in shady conditions and produces pale lavender flowers in the summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: The plant features ruffled, wedge-shaped leaves with an intense blue color that holds well late into the season. The cascading, fountain-like mound habit is a unique feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Pale lavender flowers with a darker lavender pattern in the center of the petals emerge on tall scapes (stalks) in mid-summer. These flowers attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: A mature plant will grow to be about 15 inches tall with a spread of around 28 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: It is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9.\u003cbr\u003eLight: Prefers partial to full shade; dappled sunlight is optimal for maintaining the vibrant blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water: It grows best in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is tolerant of dry shade once established and can also grow well in urban environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePests: Slugs and snails can be an issue, so applying slug bait in early spring and removing old foliage in late fall is recommended to reduce pest populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47435839897849,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/tearsinheaven.jpg?v=1771598420","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/tears-in-heaven-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}