- Hosta ‘Patriot’ is a strongly growing plant and the lovely bright variegation makes it perfect for brightening up shady areas of the garden
- It works really well as ground cover in a border or planted in a container
- Hosta 'Patriot' is known for attracting bees
- The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Deciduous, clump-forming, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Funnel-shaped, lavender-blue flowers in July and August
- Height: 0.5-1m (20’’-3’)
- Spread: 0.5-1m (20’’-3’)
- Position: Partial shade, full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained, loam, clay, sand
Caring for your plant:
- Slugs and snails love hostas, so you will need to protect against them
- Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
- Remove dead foliage as required