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Hosta purple Heart / 3L
Hosta Purple Heart
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Glossy mid-green leaves with striking dark maroon to near-black stems
- Red-purple flushed leaf bases and pale purple or lavender flowers
- Long-flowering display from July to September
- Compact and clumping herbaceous perennial habit
- Suitable for containers, borders, and shade gardens
- Fully hardy H7 rating
Overview
Hosta 'Purple Heart' is a charming compact herbaceous perennial prized for its unique foliage and stem contrast. Bred by Gary Gossett, it features glossy mid-green leaves held on dark maroon to near-black petioles with distinct red-purple flushed leaf bases. From July to September, it produces delicate pale purple and lavender flowers that rise above the foliage mound. With its clumping habit and excellent shade tolerance, it makes a wonderful addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Striking dark maroon stems provide a bold contrast against glossy green leaves.
- Produces lovely pale purple and lavender flowers through the late summer months.
- Compact clumping habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces and pots.
- Thrives in shaded spots where many other plants struggle.
- Brings pollinator support and wildlife value to the garden.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Hosta Purple Heart |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Plantain lily |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage | Glossy green leaves with dark maroon stems and red-purple flushed bases |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to September |
| Growth Habit | Clumping and compact |
| Position | Partial shade or shade |
| Soil Texture | Clay and loam |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Drainage | Well-drained or moisture-retentive |
| Mature Height | 10-50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50-100 cm |
Growing Guide
| Position & Light | Thrives in partial shade or full shade aspects in a sheltered location. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Plant in clay or loam soils with acid to neutral pH, ensuring well-drained or moisture-retentive conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain moderate moisture levels with regular watering as needed. |
| Pruning & Care | Tidy foliage in October and November. Deadheading is optional. |
| Hardiness | RHS Hardiness rating H7. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front-of-border planting
- Shade gardens and woodland schemes
- Cottage gardens
- Small gardens, patios, and balconies
- Container growing
Good to Know
- Features eye-catching stem interest with dark maroon petioles.
- Provides pollinator support during its summer flowering window.
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Deciduous perennial that dies back cleanly in winter before returning in spring.
Product Information
| Product Title | Hosta purple Heart / 3L |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 3L pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Shade
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 80cm wide
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