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
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, 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 |
| Awards | Chelsea Plant of the Year |
| Origin | Hybrid |
