H. ‘Patriot's Fire’
Hosta ‘Patriot's Fire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1996 as a sport of Hosta 'Patriot', this small-sized cultivar forms a dense, mound-shaped clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter. Its most distinctive feature is the narrow, pure white margin—approximately 0.13 inches (0.3 cm) wide—contrasting with a greenish-yellow leaf center, with 7 to 9 pairs of veins and a rounded base.
In the Garden
'Patriot's Fire' performs best in partial to light shade, where its white margins remain crisp and the greenish-yellow center develops good color. At maturity, the plant spreads to just over 2.5 feet (81.3 cm) across, making it suitable for the front of a border, rock garden, or container. Its moderate growth rate and compact habit allow pairing with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in full sun exposure, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage; deer are known to browse the leaves, so protective measures are advisable in areas with high pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Patriot' — H. ‘Patriot’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4a, small size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Party Dress’ (1997)
- H. ‘Heavenly Tiara’ (1998)
- H. ‘Pied Piper’ (1998)
- H. ‘White Lightning’ (1994)
- H. ‘Yellow Jacket’ (1998)
- H. ‘Margrit Anna’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4248. How we check this data.