Hosta 'Red October'

Hosta ‘Red October’

Add a different kind of color to the shade garden with ‘Red October’. This compact Hosta features long, slender blue-green leaves held on dark red petioles that extend into the leaf blades, creating a striking contrast against the cool-toned foliage.

Lavender flowers rise above the plant from August into September, adding late-season color. Its narrow foliage and colorful stems give ‘Red October’ a refined, upright look that works well in mixed Hosta plantings, containers, or along the front of shaded borders.

Plant Details:
Height: 10 inches
Spread: 12–18 inches
Light: Part shade to full shade
Zones: 3–9
Soil: Moist, well-drained

Features:
Slender blue-green foliage
Dark red petioles extending into the leaves
Lavender flowers in late summer
Compact, refined habit
Great for borders, containers & mixed Hosta plantings