{"product_id":"hosta-halcyon-liner-plant-premium-blue-shade-hosta","title":"Hosta ‘Halcyon’ Liner Plant | Premium Blue Hosta | Slug Resistant Shade Perennial | Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eHosta ‘Halcyon’ is widely considered one of the finest medium-sized blue hostas ever introduced. Famous for its rich chalky-blue foliage, outstanding substance, and exceptional garden performance, this award-winning classic remains a favorite among both collectors and everyday shade gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eThis dependable variety forms a dense, symmetrical mound of thick heart-shaped leaves with deep ribbing and excellent texture. The powder-blue coloration emerges brightest in spring and holds far longer into summer than many other blue hostas, making ‘Halcyon’ one of the best choices for reliable season-long blue color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eIts heavy leaf substance offers excellent slug resistance while maintaining a clean, refined appearance throughout the growing season. In mid to late summer, sturdy flower scapes rise above the foliage with pale lavender to near-white blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e‘Halcyon’ is prized for its durability, refined habit, and proven genetics, making it one of the benchmark blue hostas used to compare countless newer introductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003ePlant Details\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e• Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Halcyon’\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e• Plant Type: Shade perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e• Mature Size: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e• Mature Height: Approximately 15–20 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e• Mature Width: Approximately 24–36 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e• Foliage Color: Chalky powder blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e• Leaf Texture: Thick with heavy substance\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e• Flower Color: Pale lavender to near white\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e• Light Requirements: Partial shade to light shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e• Hardiness Zones: 3–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e• Slug Resistance: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003cbr data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e• Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Hosta (1987)\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e• Midwest Blue Award (1991)\u003cbr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e• RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003cbr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e• One healthy hosta liner starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e• Well-rooted liner ready for transplanting\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e• Nursery-grown starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e• Planting instructions included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eGrowing Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eHosta ‘Halcyon’ thrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and filtered shade. The blue coloration is strongest in spring and remains attractive well into summer. Its compact, tidy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and container gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e• One of the best blue hostas for long-lasting color retention\u003cbr data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e• Excellent benchmark variety for blue hosta collections\u003cbr data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e• Strong performer in heat and varying garden conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e• Thick leaves help resist slug damage better than many hostas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2566\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFast shipping and carefully packaged for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bentley Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53047494869358,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/9363\/4926\/files\/6745b6d2-halcyon.jpg?v=1764713345","url":"https:\/\/bentleygardens.com\/products\/hosta-halcyon-liner-plant-premium-blue-shade-hosta","provider":"Bentley Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}