HOSTA RUBIES AND RUFFLES / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA RUBIES AND RUFFLES / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Rubies and Ruffles' is a striking perennial known for its dramatic, wavy, and ruffled foliage. The leaves feature deep green centers with vibrant, ruby-red margins that intensify throughout the season, adding an elegant, colorful contrast to shaded or partially shaded gardens. This Hosta is perfect for adding texture and rich color to your garden design.

Why Choose Hosta 'Rubies and Ruffles'?

Comparison: 'Rubies and Ruffles' stands out with its unique ruffled leaves and vibrant red edges, which offer a bold, colorful appearance compared to other Hostas with simpler foliage.
Companions: Pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like ferns, astilbes, or contrasting dark foliage varieties to highlight its vibrant color and ruffled texture.

Key Features:

Green Centers with Ruby-Red Edges: The striking contrast between the deep green centers and ruby-red margins that deepen throughout the growing season creates a colorful and dramatic effect.
Wavy, Ruffled Foliage: The unique, ruffled edges of the leaves add a textured, sculptural element to shaded spaces.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it ideal for adding color and contrast to low-light garden spots.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain, resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great low-care option for gardeners.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a compact, mound-like shape that works well as a ground cover, in mixed beds, or as a focal point in garden designs.
Summer Flowers: Produces tall spikes of pale lavender flowers in mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Rubies and Ruffles' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with dramatic, colorful foliage. Its vibrant red edges and unique ruffled texture make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded areas, adding both boldness and beauty to the landscape.