H. ‘Patrician’
Hosta ‘Patrician’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Patrician' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually defined by its light green leaves with narrow, golden yellow margins and a mound-like growth habit.
In the Garden
'Patrician' reaches approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and spreads to 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or woodland groundcovers. Its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf | light green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, golden yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Patrician’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Reddish Dot’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Yellow Ribbons’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dippity Dew’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4243