{"product_id":"ct-hosta-patriot-v-herbaceous","title":"Hosta 'Patriot' (v)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/b\u003e Hosta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Hosta 'Patriot' is a bold, award-winning hosta producing large, striking leaves of deep, matt green with broad, irregular white margins that create a striking two-tone effect throughout summer. It is one of the most vigorous of the white-margined hostas, forming a substantial clump of impressive foliage that makes an excellent focal point in shaded borders and containers. Tall scapes of pale lavender-purple tubular flowers appear in midsummer, adding further seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e dramatic large variegated foliage, excellent for shade, long season of interest from spring to autumn, good in containers, slug management recommended for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife attraction:\u003c\/b\u003e Bees and bumblebees are attracted to the tubular summer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight \u0026amp; spread (approx.) at maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e 50–60cm x 75–90cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Partial shade to dappled shade; protect from direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaf margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Neutral; humus-rich, moist, well-drained fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep consistently moist; water generously in dry spells. Mulch annually with garden compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy to -20°C (H6); fully frost-hardy throughout the UK. Protect emerging shoots from slugs in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coletta \u0026 Tyson","offers":[{"title":"2 litre pot","offer_id":57007685927290,"sku":"COL-2L-HOS-PATX1","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0320\/6758\/4138\/files\/4_b7078155-1664-4d9a-8b05-10e4dfedafc9.png?v=1782393714","url":"https:\/\/www.landscaping.co.uk\/products\/ct-hosta-patriot-v-herbaceous","provider":"Cedar Nursery - Plants and Outdoor Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}