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Also Known As

Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 12"-28"

planting zones

3a-9b

4 inch pot | $13

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Hosta 'Red October' plant details

Hosta 'Red October' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green and red foliage. In fall lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Red October'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 28 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, fall color, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, red stems, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Red October'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking red stems support long narrow leaves of blue green above, silvery below in arching, fountain form. The cranberry stems make this a hosta of a different color! 10” tall clumping out to 28”, appreciates AM sun to mostly shade; lavender flowers on leafy red scapes, late summer. Will grow under walnuts, like most hostas. USDA Z3

By: Secret Garden Growers

This red stemmed hosta is said to be one of the best. The leaves are green on top but silvery-white beneath (which looks fabulous with the red stems!). In spring this cultivar is stunning as it emerges with a bit of red seeping into the leaf bases. In summer, the lavender flowers are held on red stems. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Thick & smooth, dark grey-green leaves with white undersides & distinctive rippled edges; bright red & speckled petioles. Lavender flowers in late autumn. Dappled light, afternoon to moderate shade. Small-Medium size hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Remarkable for its red stems bearing deep lavender flowers on 28" stems in August, 'Red October' presents itself as a tidy green leaved selection that waits until late summer to steal the show.

By: Avant Gardens

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Gardening facts about Hosta 'Red October' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Red October'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant