Patriot Hosta

About this plant

The Patriot Hosta (Hosta 'Patriot') is a true standout, celebrated for its dramatic deep green leaves edged with a crisp, bright white margin. This classic perennial creates a stunning visual impact, brightening up shaded areas with its distinctive coloration and lush, mounded form. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or container gardening, Patriot Hosta offers consistent beauty from spring to fall. In mid-summer, it sends up attractive lavender bell-shaped flowers on tall scapes, adding another layer of charm to its already captivating display. Easy to grow and maintain, this hosta is a fantastic choice for both seasoned gardeners and those just starting their shade garden journey. Its robust nature and eye-catching foliage make it a resilient and rewarding addition to any landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Patriot Hosta is a low-maintenance plant. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. In late fall, once foliage has yellowed, cut back leaves to the ground. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.