Hosta 'Paradigm' | Paradigm Hosta
DESCRIPTION
Hosta 'Paradigm' is known for its eye-catching foliage, featuring bright gold centers and green margins that provide a dramatic contrast. As the season progresses, the gold tones can intensify, creating a vivid effect in the garden. It produces tall flower spikes with white to lavender blooms in mid to late summer, adding a subtle color contrast to its vibrant leaves.
'Paradigm' stands out with its robust variegation, which remains consistent even in slightly sunnier spots, compared to other hostas with similar coloring. The combination of its bold foliage and fragrant flowers makes it a dynamic choice for shaded gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Hosta 'Paradigm' is known for its eye-catching foliage, featuring bright gold centers and green margins that provide a dramatic contrast. As the season progresses, the gold tones can intensify, creating a vivid effect in the garden. It produces tall flower spikes with white to lavender blooms in mid to late summer, adding a subtle color contrast to its vibrant leaves.
'Paradigm' stands out with its robust variegation, which remains consistent even in slightly sunnier spots, compared to other hostas with similar coloring. The combination of its bold foliage and fragrant flowers makes it a dynamic choice for shaded gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Hosta 'Paradigm' is known for its eye-catching foliage, featuring bright gold centers and green margins that provide a dramatic contrast. As the season progresses, the gold tones can intensify, creating a vivid effect in the garden. It produces tall flower spikes with white to lavender blooms in mid to late summer, adding a subtle color contrast to its vibrant leaves.
'Paradigm' stands out with its robust variegation, which remains consistent even in slightly sunnier spots, compared to other hostas with similar coloring. The combination of its bold foliage and fragrant flowers makes it a dynamic choice for shaded gardens.
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Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 18–24 inches
Width: 36–48 inches
Foliage color: Bright gold centers with wide green margins that streak into the center, creating a striking variegated pattern
Flower color: White to pale lavender, funnel-shaped
Bloom time: Mid-summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade; providing some morning sun can enhance the gold color of the leaves
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; features thick, corrugated leaves that are slug-resistant
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds
