Hosta 'patriot' - Organic perennial

Hosta ‘Patriot’

Hosta ‘Patriot’ – Shade plant with striking foliage

The Hosta ‘Patriot’ is a graceful and reliable perennial, mainly valued for its striking foliage. Its broad, deep green leaves with pure white margins create a strong contrast and add elegance to any garden. With its decorative foliage and compact growth, ‘Patriot’ is the perfect choice for shaded borders, garden beds, or containers.

🌸 Key features

• Foliage: dark green with broad, white edges

• Flowers: lavender to light purple in July–August

• Height: 40–50 cm, width up to 80 cm

• Position: partial to full shade

• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained

• Hardiness: fully hardy in temperate climates

• Maintenance: low; simply remove old leaves in spring

🌿 Garden uses
Hosta ‘Patriot’ is a real eye-catcher in shaded or partially shaded gardens. It looks wonderful planted in groups beneath trees and shrubs, or as a standalone feature in decorative pots. In borders, it pairs beautifully with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-loving plants.

💡 Care tips

• Plant in moist, shady soil that doesn’t dry out.

• Water regularly during dry periods.

• Protect young foliage from slugs in spring.

• Divide mature plants every 4–5 years to keep them vigorous.

🌟 Why choose Hosta ‘Patriot’?
Thanks to its bold white-edged leaves and strong growth, Hosta ‘Patriot’ is one of the most popular hostas. It offers a combination of elegance, low maintenance, and long-lasting impact, brightening up even the darkest corners of the garden.