Hosta fortunei var. albopicta

A lovely plant, Hosta fortunei var albopicta is at its best when first emerging in spring. The narrow heart shaped leaves are 20-25 cm long, creamy yellow with an irregular margin of dark green. The lighter inner leaf colour slowly fades to a soft mid green.

Narrow spikes of tubular lilac flowers standing above the foliage are produced in midsummer.

• Position: Light, dappled or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - August.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Hosta fortunei var albopicta grows to be a low, clump forming perennial.
  • Height: 60 cm (2 ft)
  • Spread: up to 100 cm (3 ft)