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Cherry Berry Hosta
Hosta x 'Cherry Berry'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #01676
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, spreading to 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Lance-shaped leaves have white centers and dark green margins, accented by cherry red flower stems that support showy purple flowers in the summer. Develops cherry red seed pods in the fall. Spectacular variegation with a smaller form than other selections makes it perfect for edging the shade garden. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum ); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
Details
| Description | Lance-shaped leaves have white centers and dark green margins, accented by cherry red flower stems that support showy purple flowers in the summer. Develops cherry red seed pods in the fall. Spectacular variegation with a smaller form than other selections makes it perfect for edging the shade garden. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum ); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.