{"product_id":"hosta-love-story-bare-root-starter-plant-variegated-shade-perennial-white-flowers-heart-shaped-foliage-hardy-hosta","title":"Hosta 'Love Story' Bare Root Starter Plant | Variegated Shade Perennial with White Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a beautiful focal point in your shade garden with Hosta 'Love Story', a variegated perennial prized for its unique heart-shaped foliage and elegant white flowers. The long leaves feature medium green margins with chartreuse streaking blending into creamy white centers, offering striking variegation from tip to petiole with a flared base for exceptional visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach leaf is edged with a gentle piecrust wave enhancing texture and ornamental appeal. In early summer, tall scapes rise above the foliage with large clusters of tubular white flowers, contrasting beautifully against the variegated leaves. Ideal for shade gardens, woodland landscapes, borders, and containers, this hosta provides season-long beauty through both foliage and blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 bare root Love Story Hosta starter plant\u003cbr\u003eEquivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant\u003cbr\u003eShips bare root for healthy establishment\u003cbr\u003eHealthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Love Story Hosta\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Hosta 'Love Story'\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant (ships bare root)\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 14–16 inches\u003cbr\u003eSpread: 36–42 inches\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a location with morning sun and afternoon shade for best leaf coloration. Maintain even soil moisture and apply mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499583533188,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_75_cfc1d349-21b4-4481-9a9d-eda22da8f633.jpg?v=1783659181","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/hosta-love-story-bare-root-starter-plant-variegated-shade-perennial-white-flowers-heart-shaped-foliage-hardy-hosta","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}