Hosta 'Red October'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Lance
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Florence, Alabama

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Tracy, Iowa

Plainwell, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Sewell, New Jersey

Schenectady, New York

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Christiana, Tennessee

Hixson, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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L
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR | May 2013 | positive

A beautiful plant but also a favorite with the deer.

G
(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

Nice, red petiols. Blooms September - November in my garden.

G
Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

I just planted this hosta in spring of '08. Really like the red stems. Seems kind of a slow grower. Im excited about the color of the flo...Read More

J
Lothair, MT (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | positive

This hosta was new fall of 2006. I was concerned that it had died over the winter, but it came up *very* late.
Don't give up on ...Read More

H
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | April 2004 | positive

Very late to show up here in Cincinnati.
The one of the last Hosta we have to break ground this Spring.
Well worth the wait though!!

B
Minneapolis, MN | May 2003 | positive

I love this different hosta. The red stems are very interesting and upright grown set it apart from many other hostas. It's a must have...Read More

J
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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | January 2003 | neutral

Herold NR. Red peitioles.

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