Hosta 'Patriot'
Robust, versatile award winner
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Hereford
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Hosta 'Patriot'
- Bright and fresh looking olive green, heart-shaped leaves with an irregular cream margin. Spikes of lavender blue funnel-shaped flowers emerge in summer
- Flowers throughout July and August
- A fully hardy and drought resistant perennial plant which requires very little care
- Ideal for illuminating shadier parts of the garden, underplanting roses, shrubs and trees and even in pots
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hosta 'Patriot' is fantastic for 40 cm pots, thriving in shaded, cool spots below 22°C.
How big does it get?
Hosta 'Patriot' typically reaches a mature height of 45 cm and a spread of 90 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hosta 'Patriot' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hosta 'Patriot' prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Hosta 'Patriot' thrives in consistently moist soil and should be watered generously, aiming for 2 to 3 cm of water per week, especially if temperatures rise above 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Hosta 'Patriot' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Hosta 'Patriot' holds an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C, making it hardy throughout the entire UK.
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