Hosta 'Red Ninja' PBR
- Perennial
- Chelsea Plant of the Year
- 40-60 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Variegated foliage
Plant of the Year - Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Green with intense burgundy leaves. This beautiful plant is the reddest Hosta available and retains its vibrant red hue even in summer.
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Hosta 'Red Ninja': de Chelsea Plant of the Year die iedereen wil hebben, maar vrijwel overal uitverkocht is
Garden use
Use
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - August |
| Flower colour | violet |
| Leaf colour | brown-red, reddish brown, dark green |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal, high |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Hosta 'Red Ninja' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Hosta |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |