{"product_id":"hosta-for-patriot-marginal-pond-plants-bp047","title":"Hosta 'Patriot'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Patriot' is a reliable hosta with green leaves and a crisp white margin. It’s a good plant for damp shade and works well on the upper edge of bog gardens where soil stays moist but not flooded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms a mound of broad leaves, often 40 to 60cm tall and wider with age. In summer it can send up flower stems with pale blooms. The main feature is the leaf colour, which brightens shady spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in consistently moist soil and protect new shoots from slug damage if that’s an issue in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade. Morning sun can help leaf colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile soil with organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, especially in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e A spring mulch of compost keeps soil cool and feeds the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide in spring if the clump gets too large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove old leaves in late autumn or late winter to keep the crown clean for spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens as a leaf anchor. Use it near paths or seating, where the bold leaves add shape even when flowers are elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it slightly higher than true marginals so the crown stays above standing water. It also pairs well with ferns, primroses, and sedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan hosta 'Patriot' grow in a bog garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on the moist upper edge where the crown is not submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart shade is ideal, though a bit of morning sun can improve leaf colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften around 40 to 60cm tall, with a wider spread as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I divide it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivide in spring as shoots begin to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can hosta 'Patriot' grow in a bog garden?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, on the moist upper edge where the crown is not submerged.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it need shade?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Part shade is ideal, though a bit of morning sun can improve leaf colour.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How big does it get?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Often around 40 to 60cm tall, with a wider spread as it matures.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When can I divide it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Divide in spring as shoots begin to emerge.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51236396499224,"sku":"BP047-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51236396531992,"sku":"BP047-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":51236396564760,"sku":"BP047-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51236396597528,"sku":"BP047-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236396630296,"sku":"BP047-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51236396663064,"sku":"BP047-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236396695832,"sku":"BP047-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51649628963096,"sku":"BP047-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51719595491608,"sku":"BP047-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51719595524376,"sku":"BP047-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51719595589912,"sku":"BP047-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51719595655448,"sku":"BP047-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/Hosta-Patriot-01-scaled.jpg?v=1770394334","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/hosta-for-patriot-marginal-pond-plants-bp047","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}