Hosta Patriot | Hosta x sieboldiana | Plantation Lily

Variegated Hosta sieboldiana 'Patriot' | Plantation Lily

Plant Highlights: 

• Growing Zone: 3-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Hosta sieboldiana ‘Patriot’ Plantain Lily
• Foliage Color: Variegated 
• Flower Color: Purple-Blue shades, Blooms mid-summer
• Flower Fragrance: N/A
• Fall Color:
• Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 15-22"
• Mature Width: 20"+
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun ( 6 hours max) Shade ( 4 hours max) to Part Shade (4-6 hours max)
• Soil Needs: Most, likes Acid types
• Water Needs: Average 
• Pruning Needs: Divide every 3-5 years
•  Awards : American Hosta Growers' Association Hosta of the Year -- 1997, Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pictures provided by : Walters Garden
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: No
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Hosta Patriot is a remarkable cultivar that is beloved by garden enthusiasts of all ages for its striking variegated foliage and ease of care. Its heart-shaped leaves showcase a crisp contrast between dark green margins and a creamy white center, adding elegance and brightening shady corners in gardens, landscapes, and containers. As a living testament to the harmony of nature and the artistry of cultivated landscapes, Patriot Hosta captures attention with its unique coloration and compact form. By following these care instructions, gardeners can cultivate a vibrant and captivating display that will draw admiration from all.

The striking variegated foliage is the hallmark of 'Patriot', exhibiting a rich, dark green hue and crisp, clean white edges that create a captivating contrast and bring light to any garden bed. In midsummer, graceful lavender-hued blooms surprise and emerge on tall, slender stems above the foliage, providing a source of nectar for pollinators and adding to the plant's charm. With a moderate height of 15-20 inches and width of 30-36 inches, 'Patriot' is a compact and versatile option for borders, containers, or as an accent plant in any garden.

General Care for Patriot Hosta:

Caring for 'Patriot' Hosta is a gratifying endeavor, as this cultivar rewards gardeners with its resplendent beauty and relative ease of maintenance. Follow these guidelines to ensure your 'Patriot' Hosta thrives:

• Planting: Select a spot with dappled or filtered light, as too much sun can damage the delicate leaves. 'Patriot' does well in well-draining, humus-rich soil. When planting, dig a hole slightly bigger than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth as it was in its original container, and carefully refill the soil.

• Watering: 

  Maintaining consistent moisture is essential for Hostsa. Keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during droughts. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves, which can lower the chances of fungal diseases. Enhance your routine care with Moisture Maxx, a non-ionic wetting agent. Moisture Maxx can help retain moisture in the soil of your new plant or tree for up to 40 days per treatment. Click here for more details and to purchase Moisture Maxx.

   

• Mulching: Adding organic mulch around the base of the plant retains soil moisture, prevents weed growth, and stabilizes root temperature. Leave a small gap between the mulch and the plant's crown to avoid rot.

• Pruning: Promptly removing any spent flower stalks will direct the plant's energy towards foliage growth. Throughout the season, maintain the plant's neat appearance by trimming away damaged or yellowing leaves.

• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, Sr-18-5-10 slow-release fertilizer in the early spring as new growth emerges. Alternatively, you can top-dress with compost to provide a steady supply of nutrients. Avoid excessive use of high-nitrogen fertilizers, as they can encourage lush foliage at the expense of blooms.  

• Awards of Merit

• American Hosta Growers' Association Hosta of the Year -- 1997

• Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012

Discover the endless possibilities of creating an enchanting shade garden with Hosta sieboldiana 'Blue Angel' as the focal point. Its compatible companions will help create a harmonious and visually appealing landscape that gardeners of all ages will love.

Ordering:

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping:

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.