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Hosta fortunei 'Patriot' is a beautiful perennial known for its striking variegated leaves. The large, heart-shaped, dark green leaves feature bold, creamy-white margins, making this Hosta a popular choice for shaded garden beds, borders, and containers. It also produces lovely lavender flowers on tall spikes in the summer.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 18-24 inches and spreads 24-30 inches wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers part shade, thriving with 2-4 hours of direct sunlight per day or filtered light. It can tolerate full shade.
- Water Requirements: Requires consistent moisture and thrives in well-drained, evenly moist soil. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
- Bloom Time: Lavender flowers bloom in mid to late summer, attracting pollinators.
- Pruning: Cut back dead or yellowing leaves in the fall to tidy up the plant and prepare it for winter dormancy.
How to Plant:
- Location: Choose a shaded or part-shaded area with well-draining soil.
- Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to improve its moisture retention and fertility.
- Planting: Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants 24-30 inches apart to allow for their full spread.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
Fun Fact:
Hosta fortunei 'Patriot' is known for its exceptional tolerance to shade and its ability to brighten up even the darkest corners of the garden with its vivid foliage. It is also highly attractive to hummingbirds when in bloom!