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Hosta 'Patriot'
Choose Patriot Hosta for shaded beds where you want clean green-and-white foliage more than flowers. The main tradeoff: deer and slugs can make it look rough without protection.
Buy This If
You want bold leaf contrast.
Your bed gets steady shade.
You can water during dry spells.
Skip This If
Deer feed heavily there.
The site bakes in afternoon sun.
You need a flowering focal point.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
The white leaf margin gives strong contrast in shade, but the flower show is secondary.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a steady pace without acting aggressive.
Maintenance
B
Care is simple if soil stays evenly moist, but slug and deer damage may need attention.
Deer Resistance
C-
Deer readily browse this, so protect it or choose a more deer-resistant plant where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
A-
Its tidy clump works well along shaded walks, patios, and smaller bed edges.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Patriot for shaded beds where foliage contrast matters most, but we'd steer deer-heavy sites toward plants with better browsing resistance.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
12 to 20 in.
Mature Width
30 in.
Hardiness Zones
4a-8b
Spacing
30 in. on center
Sun
partial-shade
Moisture
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Growth Habit
compact; upright; bushy
Customers Usually Ask
Does Patriot Hosta flower?
Yes, it sends up lavender flowers, but the foliage is the main reason to buy it.
Can it take sun?
A little gentle sun is usually fine, but hot afternoon sun can scorch the leaves.
Will it spread everywhere?
No, it forms a clump and slowly gains size rather than running through the bed.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
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Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
Fairview Juniper
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.