Hosta 'Number Nine'

Hosta 'Number Nine'[M] From Germany comes the first introduction from Gerhard Ragus, and what stunner it is! The long, ruffled leaves of 'Number Nine' are a unique, soft, sea green with intense, purple spotted petioles. Springtime brings a dazzling show, as a strong purple blush reaches from the base of the leaf to the tip, and a narrow purple border circles the entire margin. A fast grower that will make a sensational show in the garden. Hosta 'Number Nine' rates a

Full sun to Full shade

A hybrid of 'Astral Bliss' x 'Purple Verticulated Elf'

which intensifies the characteristics of this boisterous hosta

arching stems of small

and lots of water

suggesting it is likely a tetraploid

Full shade - Part shade

This exquisite plant is topped with pale lavender flowers in mid summer

green leaves are smooth

tightly rippled margins

you'll wonder if it's a real hosta

Each plant has its own personality