H. ‘Patriot Colors’
Hosta ‘Patriot Colors’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'Patriot Colors' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, medium blue-green margins, white undersides, and reddish-pink petioles. The lance-shaped leaves, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, display a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and taper at the base.
In the Garden
This slow-growing, mound-forming cultivar reaches 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its compact habit and subdued foliage tones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small narrow blue with white back and reddish-pink petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4246