{"product_id":"wheee-hosta-live-bare-root-shade-perennial-3-inch-starter-plant-ruffled-variegated-hosta-slug-resistant-garden-plant","title":"Wheee! Hosta – Bare Root Shade Perennial with Ruffled Variegated Foliage | 3 Inch Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd playful texture and unique foliage to your shade garden with the award-winning Wheee! Hosta, a striking variegated variety known for its dramatically ruffled cream-colored leaf margins. The heavily rippled edges extend from the tip of each green leaf down through the petiole, creating an eye-catching display even on young plants. Its thick leaves offer excellent substance and natural slug resistance, making it both beautiful and easy to maintain in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis medium-sized hosta is perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, patio containers, and hosta collections. The bold variegation and textured foliage provide season-long interest and make this variety a standout focal point in any shade garden setting. Plants ship bare-root and are ready for planting upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Wheee! Hosta\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Bare-root starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ruffled variegated foliage variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy perennial shade plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Wheee! Hosta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Hosta ‘Wheee!’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter bare-root plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Shade to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 11–18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: Approximately 28–30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in consistently moist soil with protection from intense afternoon sun to preserve the vibrant variegation and leaf texture. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds around the root zone.\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":52499598180484,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_93_c2c251b4-0df8-4723-b57f-44a58b4d5caf.jpg?v=1783660027","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/wheee-hosta-live-bare-root-shade-perennial-3-inch-starter-plant-ruffled-variegated-hosta-slug-resistant-garden-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}