Hosta 'Cherry Berry' Plantain Lily
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking compact, low-maintenance seasonal color.
Introduce the Hosta 'Cherry Berry' Plantain Lily, a delightful, shade-loving perennial that brings charm to any garden space. This variety grows to a compact 12-18 inches, showcasing lance-shaped leaves with green edges and a creamy white center. Its elegant red scapes bloom with purple flowers in early to late summer, followed by attractive red seed pods in autumn. Perfect for mass plantings, ground cover, borders, or containers, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade, offering effortless beauty and care.
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SKU
444813
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, high-contrast foliage accents
- Homeowners looking to brighten dim, shaded garden corners
- Landscapers wanting long-lasting, multi-season visual interest
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners desiring immediate, full-sized landscape impact
- Gardeners unwilling to manage recurring pest control
- Owners of gardens with intense afternoon sun exposure
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Variegated lance-shaped leaves provide high-contrast texture for shaded garden beds.
Space Efficiency
Compact 18-inch stature fits perfectly into small gardens or container arrangements.
Pollinator Attraction
Purple blooms and red scapes actively draw hummingbirds and butterflies throughout summer.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that establishes quickly with minimal ongoing care requirements.
Seasonal Interest
Red seed pods extend the visual appeal well into the autumn months.
Hardiness Versatility
Reliable performance across zones four through eight ensures broad regional adaptability.
Key Specs
SKU
44481-PK-3
Genus
Hosta
Variety
'Cherry Berry'
Item Form
Bareroot
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer to Late Summer
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Features
- Compact size for small spaces
- Striking variegated foliage
- Elegant red scapes and purple flowers
- Decorative red seed pods in fall
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Complements spring bulbs
- Quick to establish
- Easy care perennial
What customers say
Gardeners praise the 'Cherry Berry' Hosta for its outstanding quality and distinctive design. Many reviewers note the plant arrives healthy and impressively sized, a key benefit for mail order purchases. Its signature red petioles offer vibrant color, creating a striking visual element in shaded gardens. Although a premium choice, customers find this variety establishes quickly and provides substantial aesthetic appeal. It is a highly sought after plant for dedicated garden enthusiasts seeking unique beauty and reliable performance.
Know before you buy
This variety thrives in partial to full shade. It is best suited for areas that receive filtered sunlight or protection from the intense afternoon sun, which helps preserve the integrity of its variegated leaves.
Since this Hosta matures to a spread of approximately 12 inches, you should space them about 12 to 15 inches apart on center. This allows enough room for the foliage to fill in without overcrowding.
The 'Cherry Berry' prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is important to ensure the planting site does not remain waterlogged, as this can lead to root issues, while still maintaining consistent moisture levels throughout the growing season.
This variety is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. If you live within these zones, the plant is capable of surviving the winter and returning each spring.
After the purple flowers fade in late summer, you can leave the stalks to enjoy the decorative red seed pods that follow in autumn. Once the foliage dies back after the first frost, you can trim the dead leaves to the ground to tidy up your garden bed for winter.
Yes, its compact 18-inch height makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
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