Buy Hosta 'Red Cadet'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $16

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Hosta 'Red Cadet' plant details

Hosta 'Red Cadet' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, purple and red foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Red Cadet'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, purple and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Red Cadet'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Neat mound of heart shaped, undulating, grey green leaves on top of purplish red petioles; Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant partial to light shade. Small hosta.