Shadowland Chance Encounter’ Hosta | Proven Winners New Variety 2026

Take a chance on the stunning Chance Encounter Hosta! This exciting new variety features heart-shaped powdery blue leaves with a wide, eye-catching gold margin. As the season progresses, the apple-green edges of the leaves transition to a rich gold, creating a beautiful, ever-changing display. While Chance Encounter stands modestly at 12-16 tall, its impressive widthreaching over 3 acrossmakes it a bold addition to any garden. Perfect as a specimen plant along the front of a shady border, it also treats you to delicate white flowers in early summer. This hosta is sure to be a showstopper!

• 12-16 inches tall and 36-42 inches wide at maturity
• Scape height 14-18 in
• Hardy in zones 3-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in part to full shade (4 or less hours daily)
• Space plants 36-42 inches apart for best results
• Produces white flowers in early summer
• Maintains powdery blue variegated foliage with a margin that emerges apple-green before maturing to gold from spring to frost
• Great for containers, cut flowers, mass planting, borders and landscapes
• Attracts hummingbirds
• Foliage interest

Care: Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems. Fertilize withProven Winners Continuous Release PlantFood in spring.

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
• Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
• Annuals are 4-8 tall at shipment

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