Hosta 'Love Pat': Gentle Touch in the Garden

With a name suggesting tender affection, 'Love Pat' is a Hosta cultivar that brings a gentle, loving presence to the shade garden. Hybridized by Aden and introduced in 1978, this variety has been a beloved favorite for decades.

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Botanical Profile

'Love Pat' is a medium hosta, 16-20 inches tall and 36-42 inches wide. The leaves are intensely blue-green, heart-shaped, with a distinctive cupped and twisted form—like a gentle pat. The blue color is exceptional and holds well. Good substance. Pale lavender flowers on 24-inch scapes in mid-summer.

Culture: part to full shade, moist well-drained soil. The unique leaf shape and blue color are standout features. Divide in spring or fall. 'Love Pat' touches the garden with a gentle, lasting impression.