H. ‘Patricia's Paragon’
Hosta ‘Patricia's Paragon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, this large cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Tokudama' and is distinguished by its broad, blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and slightly rippled margins. The cordate leaf blades reach 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 12 to 13 vein pairs, forming a dense, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'H Patricia's Paragon' reaches a mature diameter of 44 inches (111.8 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage retains its color and glaucous coating. The substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4244