{"product_id":"hosta-time-in-a-bottle-bare-root-starter-plant-yellow-chartreuse-foliage-shade-garden-perennial-purple-flowers-hardy-hosta","title":"Hosta 'Time in a Bottle' Bare Root Starter Plant | Yellow Chartreuse Shade Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd texture and color to your shade garden with Hosta 'Time in a Bottle', a unique perennial known for its narrow yellow leaves and moderately wavy foliage. As the season progresses, the bright yellow leaves mature into attractive chartreuse tones, creating long-lasting visual interest in shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late summer, deep purple flowers emerge on tall stems, providing a striking contrast against the vibrant foliage. One of the most unusual features of this hosta is its flowers, which remain closed rather than opening fully, allowing them to stay attractive on the stems for an extended period. Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and landscape accents, this hardy hosta is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add distinctive texture and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 bare root Time in a Bottle Hosta starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Equivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ships bare root for healthy establishment\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time in a Bottle Hosta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hosta 'Time in a Bottle'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter plant (ships bare root)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a shaded location with consistently moist soil. Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect roots during hot summer weather.\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. 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