H. ‘Pat Raeder’

Overview

Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Pat Raeder' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with broad, variable cream-white margins that are streaked with light green, combined with a moderately corrugated, slightly wavy leaf surface.

In the Garden

'Pat Raeder' forms an upright clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its variegated foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.