H. ‘Paul Revere’
Hosta ‘Paul Revere’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Patriot' registered in 2003, 'Paul Revere' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with creamy white margins. The leaf center is dull green, while the margins are a flat, dark green, measuring approximately 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide, creating a reverse-variegated appearance compared to its parent.
In the Garden
'Paul Revere' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter. Its leaves are ovate with rounded bases, lightly cupped and lightly wavy, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide with 9 to 10 vein pairs. The scapes rise 18 to 24 inches (45.7 to 61.0 cm) and exhibit white speckling. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Paul Revere' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .75in (1.9cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center slightly yellow in spring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Patriot' — H. ‘Patriot’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Paul Revere’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4250