Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’
Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’ is unusual because it has red scapes and bright red seed pods. My Cherry Berry is only one year old, so it is one of my smallest hostas. I have it planted directly in a sunny corner of one of the gardens, and it has grown enthusiastically, even though some people advise starting this hosta in a container sunk into the soil. In the early part of the season, the center of Cherry Berry’s leaves is a bright yellow that in some gardens will change to white by fall… although for me this is another hosta that does not change color. My Cherry Berry stayed a beautiful yellow all last summer and is still the same bright yellow now. Last summer there were no flowers, but this year there are already red scapes and flowers, so I am looking forward to seeing the red seed pods and hopefully some viable seeds. Cherry Berry grows best when it is planted in an area that receives some direct sunlight.
Leaves:
6 1/2 inches long, 2 5/8 inches wide
1/2-inch wide green margin
6 to 7 vein pairs
Flowers:
light purple
blooms late July to late August
Mound size:
28 inches in diameter
12 inches high
Filed Under Plants in my Gardens, Hosta
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