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Cherry Berry Hosta
SKU:
2106065-P
UPC:
014949359587
$14.99 - $32.99
- Crisp shade color: white-centered, dark green–margined leaves brighten low-light beds and pathways.
- Signature cherry-red scapes topped with showy purple summer blooms for extra seasonal pop.
- Fall bonus: develops cherry-red seed pods for continued interest after flowering.
- Compact, fast-growing edging hosta—ideal for borders, containers, and tight shade gardens.
Cherry Berry Hosta (Hosta x ‘Cherry Berry’) is a compact, high-contrast hosta that brings fresh brightness to shade gardens with lance-shaped leaves featuring clean white centers and deep green margins. In summer, its standout cherry-red flower stems lift showy purple blooms above the foliage for a vibrant accent, followed by cherry-red seed pods in fall for extended seasonal interest. Perfect for edging paths, tucking into woodland borders, or styling in containers on shaded patios, this easy-care perennial thrives in full to partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Plant Description
A compact, variegated hosta grown for its crisp white-and-green foliage, highlighted by cherry-red flower scapes and purple blooms in summer, plus red seed pods in fall.
Foliage Color & Texture
Lance-shaped leaves feature bright white centers with dark green margins for strong contrast in shade. The tidy clump form makes it especially useful as a clean border edge.
Flowers
Cherry-red flower stems support showy purple blooms in summer, adding vertical interest and a bold color echo against the variegated leaves.
Fall Seed Pods
After bloom, plants may develop cherry-red seed pods in fall, extending ornamental value beyond the flowering season.
Habit & Mature Size
Quickly reaches about 12–18 inches tall and spreads to about 12 inches wide, forming a compact clump that’s easy to place in small spaces and along edges.
Light Requirements
Best in full shade to partial shade. Use in woodland borders, beneath open-canopy trees, or on shaded patios where foliage can glow without harsh sun exposure.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water deeply during establishment and maintain even moisture during dry spells for best leaf quality.
Soil & Drainage
Prefers humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Avoid harsh sun and avoid waterlogged sites to keep plants vigorous.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. In early spring, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge for a fresh, tidy start.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for edging, borders, and containers. Use it to outline shaded paths, soften hardscape edges, or create a bright ribbon of foliage in woodland beds.
Companion Planting
Pairs beautifully with shade favorites like astilbe, coral bells, maidenhair fern, lungwort, and bleeding heart for layered texture and season-long interest.
Design Tips
Repeat plants in small drifts to amplify the white-centered foliage. Combine with darker-leaved companions to make the variegation look even brighter in deep shade.
- Crisp shade color: white-centered, dark green–margined leaves brighten low-light beds and pathways.
- Signature cherry-red scapes topped with showy purple summer blooms for extra seasonal pop.
- Fall bonus: develops cherry-red seed pods for continued interest after flowering.
- Compact, fast-growing edging hosta—ideal for borders, containers, and tight shade gardens.
Cherry Berry Hosta (Hosta x ‘Cherry Berry’) is a compact, high-contrast hosta that brings fresh brightness to shade gardens with lance-shaped leaves featuring clean white centers and deep green margins. In summer, its standout cherry-red flower stems lift showy purple blooms above the foliage for a vibrant accent, followed by cherry-red seed pods in fall for extended seasonal interest. Perfect for edging paths, tucking into woodland borders, or styling in containers on shaded patios, this easy-care perennial thrives in full to partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Plant Description
A compact, variegated hosta grown for its crisp white-and-green foliage, highlighted by cherry-red flower scapes and purple blooms in summer, plus red seed pods in fall.
Foliage Color & Texture
Lance-shaped leaves feature bright white centers with dark green margins for strong contrast in shade. The tidy clump form makes it especially useful as a clean border edge.
Flowers
Cherry-red flower stems support showy purple blooms in summer, adding vertical interest and a bold color echo against the variegated leaves.
Fall Seed Pods
After bloom, plants may develop cherry-red seed pods in fall, extending ornamental value beyond the flowering season.
Habit & Mature Size
Quickly reaches about 12–18 inches tall and spreads to about 12 inches wide, forming a compact clump that’s easy to place in small spaces and along edges.
Light Requirements
Best in full shade to partial shade. Use in woodland borders, beneath open-canopy trees, or on shaded patios where foliage can glow without harsh sun exposure.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water deeply during establishment and maintain even moisture during dry spells for best leaf quality.
Soil & Drainage
Prefers humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Avoid harsh sun and avoid waterlogged sites to keep plants vigorous.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. In early spring, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge for a fresh, tidy start.
Landscape Uses
Excellent for edging, borders, and containers. Use it to outline shaded paths, soften hardscape edges, or create a bright ribbon of foliage in woodland beds.
Companion Planting
Pairs beautifully with shade favorites like astilbe, coral bells, maidenhair fern, lungwort, and bleeding heart for layered texture and season-long interest.
Design Tips
Repeat plants in small drifts to amplify the white-centered foliage. Combine with darker-leaved companions to make the variegation look even brighter in deep shade.
