H. ‘Patience Plus’

Overview

Registered in 1999 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Owen Online', 'Patience Plus' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow gold margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides. The leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with 7 to 8 vein pairs, a dull upper surface, and a tapered base.

In the Garden

'Patience Plus' reaches a mature diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade with moderate moisture, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its compact size and moderate growth rate allow it to fit into small garden spaces without overwhelming neighboring plants.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Patience Plus' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.