Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hosta 'Paradigm'
Paradigm Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 18–24 inches
- Width
- 36–48 inches
- Flower color
- White to pale lavender, funnel-shaped
- Foliage color
- Bright gold centers with wide green margins that streak into the center, creating a striking variegated pattern
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade; providing some morning sun can enhance the gold color of the leaves
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; features thick, corrugated leaves that are slug-resistant
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3–8
- Wildlife
- Attracts hummingbirds
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
