purple hostas for sale

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Discover the unique beauty of purple hostas for sale in New Zealand, ideal for gardeners seeking striking foliage and a touch of elegance in shady borders. While classic hostas are known for their lush green leaves, purple hostas bring an extra level of allure with subtle purple tones in their stems, flowers, and occasionally leaf margins. These varieties are perfect for adding colour and contrast to woodland gardens, shaded beds, or as container plants on your patio. At our nursery, we offer a gorgeous selection of hostas that display purple hues alongside brilliant foliage patterns and reliable performance year after year.

Hosta 'Dew Drop'

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Hosta 'Dew Drop' is a charming perennial known for its soft green foliage edged with creamy white. It brings a fresh, bright look to shaded areas in New Zealand gardens and is well suited to smaller spaces. This attractive hosta is ideal for borders, containers, or underplanting. Its compact habit and clean variegation make it a popular choice for adding texture and contrast in low light areas.

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From $24.23

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, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical

Salvia Amistad

Salvia Amistad is one of the purple Salvias grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long and slender, flower spikes that host masses of showy, purple-blue flowers. The flowers sit neatly above the mid-green foliage as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Salvia Amistad is ideal for herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or container growing. A mass planting really suits this plant and gives a very rewarding display.

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From $26.93

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 1.00 m

Spread: 1.00 m

Flowering time: Summer, Autumn

Garden uses: Borders, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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Why Choose Purple Hostas?

Purple hostas are prized for their distinctive colouring and their adaptability to New Zealand’s climate. Most purple hostas feature lavender to deep purple flowers during midsummer, attracting pollinators and providing a striking contrast against their foliage. These hostas flourish in partial to full shade, making them an ideal solution for those tricky spots where other plants struggle. Their broad, lush leaves create a bold texture, and their tough nature means they’re resistant to pests, drought, and varied soil conditions. If you’re seeking both beauty and reliability, choosing purple hostas for sale will transform your garden into a haven for colour and texture.

Popular Purple Hosta Varieties

Although pure purple-leaved hostas are rare, several varieties offer hints of purple in their flowers and stems, along with colourful foliage:

Hosta Loyalist Hosta Loyalist showcases creamy white leaves bordered by deep green, complemented by pale lavender to purple flowers in summer. Its upright habit makes it a standout in any shaded spot.

Hosta Patriot Hosta Patriot boasts rich green leaves edged in crisp white, with tall stems and soft purple flowers that bring a pop of colour to shady borders.

Hosta Minuteman Hosta Minuteman features dazzling white margins and dark green leaf centres, with graceful spikes of purple blooms adding seasonal interest.

Hosta June Hosta June is a favourite for its golden leaves and subtle blue highlights, complemented by delicate purple flowers and tough, slug-resistant foliage.

Hosta Queen Josephine Hosta Queen Josephine offers rich colour combinations and robust growth, alongside pale lavender to purple flowers that enhance its decorative appeal.

Growing and Caring for Purple Hostas

Purple hostas thrive in rich, moist soil and prefer a spot sheltered from strong afternoon sun. Their shade-loving nature means they’re perfect beneath trees or along shadowed pathways. To get the most vibrant flowers and foliage, feed your hostas regularly and mulch to retain moisture. Water well during dry spells, and remove dead leaves in late autumn to keep your plants healthy. With a minimal maintenance routine, purple hostas for sale will reward you with vibrant blooms and dramatic foliage year after year.

Explore our full range of purple hostas for sale and enjoy bold colour, easy care, and reliable performance in your New Zealand garden. Whether you’re looking for striking flowers or exceptional leaf patterns, our nursery offers the best selection and expert advice to help you succeed.

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