Hosta Patriot
Best low-maintenance perennial for brightening up dark, shaded garden corners.
Brighten any shady corner with the Hosta Patriot, a striking perennial known for its large, heart-shaped leaves featuring bold, creamy-white borders against deep green. This plant thrives in bright shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. In mid-summer, it produces charming lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers that add another layer of visual interest. Hosta Patriot is celebrated for its variegated foliage, offering excellent contrast and light to shaded garden areas. It's a low-maintenance choice, ideal for mass planting or containers, and was recognized as Hosta of the Year in 1997.
$32.95
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Category Rank
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#832 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+19%
Above average
Mature Height
1220
/ to Inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage for dark, shaded corners
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance perennial greenery
- Landscapers looking for long-term, maturing garden investments
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage common slug and snail pests
- People living in dry climates without reliable irrigation access
- Owners of gardens with limited shade or intense afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Visual Contrast
Bold white margins create a brilliant focal point in dark corners.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives with minimal intervention once established in the right spot.
Shade Adaptability
Perfectly suited for low-light environments where other plants struggle.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across a wide variety of temperate climate zones.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for patio pots.
Seasonal Interest
Lavender blooms provide a soft, elegant finish to mid-summer foliage.
Key Specs
Mature Height
12 to 20 Inches
Mature Width
24 to 30 Inches
Sunlight
Full shade to partial shade
Water Requirements
Average
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Pot Size
1 Gallon (approx. 6.5-7.5 inches wide x 7-8 inches deep)
Features
- Striking variegated foliage with wide white borders
- Adds light and contrast to shady garden areas
- Blooms with lavender flowers in mid-summer
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Low maintenance plant
- Suitable for container gardening
- Variegated foliage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Hosta Patriot from Garden Goods Direct for its exceptional quality and robust growth. Many reviews highlight the plants arriving healthy and well packaged, establishing quickly in various garden settings. The striking variegated foliage is frequently admired, adding significant visual appeal to shaded areas. Gardeners appreciate the plant's hardiness and ease of care, making it a reliable choice that delivers excellent value. This Hosta is celebrated for thriving and enhancing landscapes beautifully.
Know before you buy
This variety thrives in full to partial shade. It is best to avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate white edges of the leaves.
Yes, Hosta Patriot is well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, moisture-retentive potting mix to keep the roots healthy.
When fully grown, you can expect this Hosta to reach a height of 12 to 20 inches and spread between 24 to 30 inches wide. Be sure to provide enough space for its mature width when planting.
It is considered a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it primarily requires consistent moisture and well-drained soil to look its best throughout the growing season.
Hosta Patriot is hardy in zones 3 through 8. It is a deciduous perennial, meaning it will go dormant in the winter and return with new growth in the spring.
It prefers soil that is rich in organic matter and consistently moist but well-drained. If your soil is heavy clay or very sandy, amending it with compost before planting will help the Hosta thrive.
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