{"product_id":"hosta-krossa-regal","title":"Hosta 'Krossa Regal'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Krossa Regal'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vase shaped hosta known for its frosty blue green foliage and tall flower scapes. Its upright habit and elegant form make it a distinctive vertical accent in shade gardens and foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 - 36 in x 48 - 60 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well drained, rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture in dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. Bred from hosta species native to Asia, this cultivar is prized in gardens for its upright habit and cool toned foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by honeybees and native bumblebees gathering pollen and nectar from its tall lavender flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby Throated Hummingbirds occasionally feed from the tubular midsummer blooms, especially in woodland garden edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 48 - 60 in apart to allow room for mature width and to preserve the upright form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as a specimen plant, vertical accent in layered shade plantings, or grouped to create a stately backdrop for smaller companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomon's Seal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Arching variegated stems offer contrasting form and light variegation alongside upright hosta foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Lacy, silver flushed fronds echo the cool tones of 'Krossa Regal' and soften the base of its structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Silvery leaves and delicate blue flowers provide seasonal interest and pair well with blue hostas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis 'Visions' (Chinese Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Plumed pink flowers and coarse foliage bring texture and color contrast beneath and around the vase shaped hosta form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella 'Spring Symphony' (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Compact, clumping growth and frothy blooms provide a fine textured contrast along shaded paths and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948264513697,"sku":"HOSTA KROSSA REGAL","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hostakrossa.jpg?v=1585311342","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-krossa-regal","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}