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Transform shady areas of your garden with the stunning foliage of colored hostas. These versatile perennials are famous for their vibrant leaves ranging from cool blues and elegant greens to striking golds and even bicolour edges. Colored hostas are prized by gardeners throughout New Zealand for their ability to brighten borders, underplant trees, or add interest to shady corners where little else thrives. Whether you’re a hosta collector or searching for that perfect shade-tolerant plant, there’s a colored hosta variety to suit every garden style.

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Hosta Dew Drop

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Hosta Dew Drop is a miniature variety that has dark green leaves with a white edge. The foliage is complemented with lilac-coloured flowers through summer which are held neatly above the leaves. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide, and in cooler climates it may die back during winter but will regrow again when conditions warm in spring. The Dew Drop Hosta is commonly planted as a groundcover, included in borders, used in tropical and cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells)

Heuchera Dark Secret is an herbaceous perennial grown for its gorgeous foliage. It features lush, dark purple foliage with dark green undertones. Flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer bearing small, pink flowers as it grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Heuchera Dark Secret is commonly planted to add colour in a border or mixed planting, used to contrast with other plant colours, grown in a container, included in cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Heuchera Peppermint Spice (Coral Bells)

Heuchera Peppermint Spice is an herbaceous perennial grown for its interestingly coloured foliage which is blue-green with dark green veins. Flower...

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Hosta Blue Mouse Ears

Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is a miniature variety that features blue-green leaves with a powdery appearance. The foliage is complemented with...

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Why Choose Colored Hostas for Your Garden

Colored hostas are more than just shade plants—they offer an ever-changing tapestry of colour from spring to autumn. With options like blue-leaved forms, golden highlights, and contrasting variegation, these hardy perennials add visual depth and texture to your planting scheme. Their lush foliage and low maintenance needs make them an ideal choice for both beginner and expert gardeners. Colored hostas thrive in New Zealand’s temperate climate, tolerating cool winters and flourishing through the warmer months with very little fuss.

Popular Colored Hostas Varieties

With countless forms and hues to explore, choosing colored hostas can be a rewarding adventure. Here are some much-loved favourites to inspire your hosta collection:

Planting and Caring for Colored Hostas

Colored hostas perform best in moist, well-drained soils with dappled shade. In New Zealand, protection from harsh afternoon sun will keep their foliage looking its best. Once established, hostas need minimal care—the occasional feed and mulch will promote vigorous growth and help suppress weeds. Slugs and snails can sometimes be a nuisance, but a simple barrier or regular check will keep your plants healthy. Remember, taller colored hostas suit the back of the border, while dwarf types fill in gaps at the front.

Create a Tapestry of Colour with Hostas

Whether you’re building a vibrant shade garden or looking for reliable, colourful foliage for containers, colored hostas offer a world of possibilities. Explore our selection, including Hosta 'Flemish Sky' (Hosta Flemish Sky), Hosta Hadspen Blue, Hosta 'Halcyon' (Hosta halcyon), Hosta ''Lemon and Lime', and Hosta 'Golden Tiara' (Hosta Golden Tiara), and brighten your garden today.


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