The 'Patriot' Hosta develops large heart-shaped leaves that shoot in large numbers from the abundant tufts and will therefore add a new ornamental motif to your beds. The leaf blades with broad white edges provide a striking visual effect all season long, even on shady sites. The inner part of each leaf is dark green. The described colour combination is exceptionally decorative. It quickly attracts attention and can be easily combined with other colours. The 'Patriot' variety blooms slightly later than the usual cultivars. The pale lavender blue flowers stick out from the dense tufts of bicolour leaves from the beginning until the middle of summer. The 'Patriot' plantain lily, as this plant is also called, is a vigorous and quickly growing plant. It does not have any special requirements and does not require much care in order to look elegant and unique.

The attractive plantain lily leaves allow to use the plant in many different arrangements with other species. The huge diversity that they offer will also enable you to create a grouping of the varieties of this particular species. Hostas can differ in leaf shape, colour, texture and venation patterns. They harmonize well with annual plants, e.g. the long flowering begonia or the busy Lizzie (sultana). Hosta leaves that develop in spring offer great company for the bulb flowers. The composition with perennials that have similar cultivation requirements will solve the problem of the garden spots that are predominantly shady. The natural appearance of such arrangements is timeless and looks great at every time of the year.

The variety offered here is completely hardy. It prefers partially shady or shady sites. It thrives under the tree canopies were a large portion of sunlight is absorbed by the thick foliage. The mixture of sunlight and shade creates the optimal development conditions for these plants. Hostas like fertile humous soils that remains constantly moist. It should also be permeable and have a neutral reaction.

Hosta tubers can be planted almost all season long. Spring and summer - from April to August - are the optimal months for this task. Put the root sets 10 to 12 centimetres deep. The plants are vigorous and spread relatively quickly.

The price quoted above is valid for one first choice Hosta rhizome of the presented variety. The bag with the root set is equipped with a leaflet that contains basic plant information and growing instructions.

• Variety: Patriot
• Use: ornamental - garden
• Growth form: erect
• Flower colour: pale blue lavender
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: dark green heart shaped, sharp tipped leaves with white edges
• Site: shade or partial shade; fertile, humous, moist, permeable soil with neutral reaction
• Bulbs: 1
• Flowering period: June - August
• Planting period: April - August
• Planting depth (cm): 10 to 12 cm
• Wintering in the ground?: Yes