1 gallon Patriot Hosta - Grown in shade, this strikingly beautiful plant has dark green centers and crisp white streaked margins. Tall flower scapes. USDA zones 3-9.
Patriot Hosta
Patriot Hosta (Hosta fortunei 'Patriot') is a popular variety of hosta that is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with a bright white center and a green margin. It is a relatively easy-to-care-for plant that is a good choice for home gardens and landscapes.
Patriot Hosta can grow up to 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It has a mounded habit and is covered in large, heart-shaped leaves that are up to 12 inches long. The leaves are a deep green color with a bright white center. The flowers are small and lavender-blue, and they bloom in the summer.
Patriot Hosta prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for Patriot Hosta, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage continued blooming.
Patriot Hosta is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be used as a specimen plant, in borders, or as a ground cover. It is also a good choice for foundation plantings.
Here are some additional tips for growing Patriot Hosta:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the hosta in the spring or fall.
- Water the hosta regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the hosta in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead the flowers to encourage continued blooming.
- Mulch around the hosta with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the beauty of the Patriot Hosta plant!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
