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Hosta

This hosta has an upright habit, showcasing unusual bright red stems. Offers fabulous color and texture to the shaded garden when planted with other hosta, ferns or astilbe. Bears lavender flowers on red scapes. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

Ferns

St. John's Wort

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Hosta

  • Botanical name

    Hosta hybrid

  • Variety

    Red October

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Shade

  • Height

    10-12" (25-31 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Fall

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Fancy K.'s collection
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