In midsummer, 'Patriot' produces tall, elegant scapes topped with lovely lavender, bell-shaped blooms that rise above the foliage, inviting bees and butterflies while softening the plant’s bold lines. As a mature plant, it maintains a neat, mounded form that remains a focal point from spring through the first frost, offering reliable, lush growth year after year with minimal maintenance.

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh, and fully established 2L pot—professionally grown in peat-free compost and hand-raised at our Yorkshire nursery. Being larger and more developed than standard plugs, your Hosta arrives garden-ready with strong roots and vibrant, healthy foliage, ensuring it establishes quickly in your outdoor space. It is an essential choice for tranquil shaded gardens, striking container displays, or creating a sophisticated, textured look in woodland-inspired planting schemes.

Cultural Information

• Common Names: Plantain Lily, Funkia

• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Approx. 45–60 cm tall × 60–90 cm wide

• Growth Habit: Mounding, Clump-Forming

• Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Patio Containers

• Flowering Time: Summer

• Planting Position: Partial to Full Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil

• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators

• Type: Hardy Perennial

• Foliage: Broad, Decorative, White-Variegated Edges

• Supplied Pot Size: 2 Litre Pot

We love 'Patriot' for the sheer brightness it brings to dark spots. While many shade plants rely on soft, muted tones, the stark white edges of these leaves look almost as if they are lit from within, providing a clean, crisp contrast that elevates the entire garden. It is a robust, well-behaved perennial that only gets better with age, rewarding you every year with that same iconic, high-impact display.