Hosta 'Patriot' Hosta 'Patriot'Patriot Hosta Lily is one of the most exciting hostas to come along in some time. The foliage is dark green with a broad, wavy margin of pure white, creating an especially strong and highly visible contrast which literally lights up any shady area. Plants grow vigorously to 20 inches tall and nearly twice as wide. Lavender flowers appear on 26"-30" scapes in summer.
Zones: 3-9
Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade
Soil Type: Clay, Loam,
Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained
Water Needs: Low
Level of Care: Low
Growth Rates: Moderate
Flower Color: Lavender
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention, Wildlife
Foliage Color: Green, White
Average Height: 1' to 2'
Average Width: 2' to 3'
Fragrances: None
Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Blooms, Summer Foliage
Resistant To: Disease, Heat, Insect,
Landscape Uses: Accent, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Median Strips, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Under Shade Tree, Woodland Border
Growth Habits: Arching, Broad, Clumping, Mounding, Upright
Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Woodland/Shade
Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5
Hosta Patriot Care Instructions
Feeding
Feed in Spring and then on an as needed basis through late Summer. We generally recommend a slow-release granular flower food, higher in the middle number: this is phospherous, which helps to promote strong root systems, strong stems and plenty of flowers. Alternatively, you may use a natural or organic, non-burning plant food. Refer to product label for application rates and instruction.
Pruning
This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.
Pests
This plant is generally not prone to serious pest or disease problems. In the event that a pest or disease problem occurs, treat with a product containing neem oil. Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases.
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