{"title":"New Hostas for Summer 2026","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/6950\/9978\/files\/hostas-summer-2026-sm.jpg?v=1786810512\" alt=\"New Hostas for Summer 2026\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 16px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh arrivals. Bold foliage. Shade garden magic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let summer 2026 slip away without adding a few more new hostas to your garden.  The new hostas we are growing for next spring are looking great, so we've hand-selected a few that we are especially excited about to release now!  These new introductions are guaranteed to turn heads (and maybe spark a little plant envy in the neighborhood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop our latest arrivals before they sell out - because the best hostas never stay in stock for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hosta-stone-mouse","title":"Hosta 'Stone Mouse'","description":"\u003cp\u003e[Mini] Hosta 'Stone Mouse' is a tiny botanical treasure that’s ready to rock your shade garden! If succulents had a sophisticated woodland cousin, this would be it. A remarkable sport of 'Mouse Metamorphosis', this little gem features extra-thick, blue-green leaves that are way tougher and waxier than the standard 'Blue Mouse Ears'. Its uniquely folded foliage and miniature size (smaller than other 'Blue Mouse Ears' sports) make it the perfect pint-sized accent plant for rock gardens, troughs, or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(D. Van Eechaute)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe last two photos show what our plants look like as of August 6, 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In The Country Garden \u0026 Gifts Online Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48217857884386,"sku":"Hosta 'Stone Mouse'","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/6950\/9978\/files\/hosta-stone-mouse.jpg?v=1786813568"},{"product_id":"hosta-sun-flower","title":"Hosta 'Sun Flower'","description":"\u003cp\u003e[S] Bring a burst of sunshine to your shade garden! Don’t let the name confuse you - Hosta 'Sun Flower' is a shade-tolerant superstar with personality to spare! Originating from Tony Avent’s world-renowned miniature hosta breeding program (tracing back to 'Blue Mouse Ears'), this little beauty packs a serious punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms a tidy 8\" tall by 22\" wide mound of glowing chartreuse, deeply-veined foliage with leaves so thick they feel like cardboard! But the real jaw-dropper comes in mid-summer when sturdy, stocky stems erupt with spectacular, crowded clusters of light lavender blooms that sit like mini floral crowns right above the leaves. A total conversation starter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(T. 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Bred by Tony Avent (Plant Delights Nursery) using 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Silver Bay', 'Hush Puppie', and a special selection of wild collected \u003cem\u003eHosta sieboldii\u003c\/em\u003e, Hosta 'Fingertips' forms a tight, dense mound composed of dozens of pinkie-sized, light green leaves that look just like tiny fingers reaching out to say hello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let its delicate look fool you - the leaves are cardboard-thick, making it ultra-sturdy and tough against garden pests. Reaching just 3\" tall by 12\" wide, this pint-sized powerhouse is topped in mid-summer with perfectly proportioned lavender blooms resting right over the foliage. An irresistible choice for troughs, fairy gardens, rockeries, or container displays!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(T. Avent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe photos show what our plants look like as of August 6, 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In The Country Garden \u0026 Gifts Online Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48217870860514,"sku":"Hosta 'Fingertips'","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/6950\/9978\/files\/hosta-fingertips.jpg?v=1786741843"},{"product_id":"hosta-german-hostimist","title":"Hosta 'German Hostimist'","description":"\u003cp\u003e[M] A \u003cstrong\u003ehostimist \u003c\/strong\u003ebelieves the world is a much happier place with more hostas in it, and Hosta 'German Hostimist' is here to make that dream a reality! Created by renowned German hybridizer Christina Brinkmann, this medium-sized beauty brings pure positivity to the shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, it wakes up with vibrant yellow leaves framed by broad, creamy-white margins. As the season warms, the centers shift to a fresh, crisp apple-green, creating an ever-changing display. Plus, because it’s a tetraploid hybrid out of a streaked 'Twilight', it boasts extra-thick leaves with incredible substance that keep it looking pristine all summer long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(C. 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This cross of ‘Candy Dish’ x (‘Brutus’ × \u003cem\u003emontana f. macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e) features dark green leaves that are cupped, with heavily rippled margins. The smooth glossy leaf surface catches light and shadow beautifully. 'Buckeye Candy' forms an impressive mound reaching 24 inches tall and 45 inches wide that blooms in midsummer with fertile, light lavender flowers. The larger-than-life foliage makes it a conversation starter for any shady garden. Hosta 'Buckeye Candy' delivers the scale and sweet sophistication serious hosta collectors crave!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(C. 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Standing 12 inches tall and 22 inches wide with an upright, flared habit, 'Golden Celebration' commands attention without overwhelming its neighbors. Fertile, delicate lavender flowers grace the plant in mid-to-late summer, adding another layer of charm. A premium hybrid combining the best traits of 'Urajiro Hachijo', \u003cem\u003eHosta pycnophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, 'Astral Bliss', 'Faith', and other exceptional varieties - this is hosta breeding at its finest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(D. 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