{"title":"New Plants for 2027","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eNew plants for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003e2027 are coming, and this year's lineup \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003epromises to be one of the most exciting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eyet. At Garden Crossings, we don't just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003estock what's trending, we put \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eevery new variety through its paces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003efirst. Our team visits trial gardens, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eattends industry shows, and grows new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eintroductions in our own gardens, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eevaluating each one over one to two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eseasons for performance, habit, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003evibrancy, and hardiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eOnly the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eplants that genuinely impress us make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003ethe cut. So when you shop our 2027 new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003eplant collection, you're getting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003evarieties that have proven themselves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003ein real garden conditions, not just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003elooked good on a bench. If it made our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003elist, it earned its spot. Shop with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003econfidence and discover what's new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_1lnon_10\"\u003efor your garden this season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shadowland-humungosaurus-hosta","title":"Shadowland® Giant Collection 'Humungosaurus' Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Hosta) Hosta SHADOWLAND® 'Humungosaurus' is an impressive, oversized hosta that delivers bold texture and presence in shaded gardens. This giant perennial features massive, chartreuse leaves that turn to gold in the summer. The heavy substance and deep veining, creating a dramatic foundation plant that stands out even from a distance. As the season progresses, the foliage holds its color well, maintaining a strong architectural look from spring through fall. 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