Hosta 'Paradigm': Shifting the Shade Garden Standard

Setting a new standard for excellence, 'Paradigm' is a Hosta cultivar that shifts expectations. Hybridized by Walden West-Purtymun and introduced in 1999, this variety represents a paradigm shift in hosta breeding.

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Botanical Profile

'Paradigm' is a large hosta, 22-26 inches tall and 48-54 inches wide. The leaves are gold with a wide, irregular blue-green margin—a stunning reverse variegation. The centers brighten in sun. Heavy substance, excellent slug resistance. Near-white flowers on 36-inch scapes in mid-summer. This cultivar has won multiple awards including Hosta of the Year.

Culture: part shade (morning sun for best color), moist well-drained soil. Award-winning substance and performance. Divide in spring or fall. 'Paradigm' establishes a new gold standard for variegated hostas.