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Fortunei Aureomarginata Hosta Plant

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  • - Plantian Lily
  • - Height: 18-24 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Shade-Part Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-August
  • - Every order comes complete with a large, Grade #1 bulb, premium fertilizer for rapid growth, and comprehensive planting instructions to ensure your success.
Plant Features

The Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' plant boasts spinach-green leaves touched with a hint of blue, beautifully framed by deep golden-yellow margins that remain vibrant throughout the season. These broadly ovate leaves, with their subtle puckering, form a medium, sturdy mound, reaching widths of 24 inches. As summer reaches its zenith, racemes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers rise on 40-inch scapes, standing elegantly above the variegated foliage, making it a standout in any garden setting. Fortunei Aureomarginata is shipped as a bare root, a method we favor for its ability to establish quickly, double in size compared to its potted counterparts within the first season, and omit the necessity for plastic pots—providing an eco-friendly advantage.

Our Hosta Plants are grown with care and free of harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and lush addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 18-36 inches apart, depending on the variety, to allow for full growth

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers rich, well-drained, and moist soil with plenty of organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when first planted, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist
  • - Once established, keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support lush foliage
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, which can encourage excessive foliage at the expense of flowers

Pruning and Training:

  • - Remove faded or damaged leaves throughout the growing season to maintain appearance
  • - Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late fall or early spring to encourage fresh growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Hosta may attract slugs and snails; use organic methods like slug traps or barriers to manage infestations
  • - Monitor for pests such as deer, as they are known to eat Hostas

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms in mid-summer with spikes of bell-shaped flowers, often fragrant, in shades of white, lavender, or purple

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates both heat and cold conditions

Companion Plants for Hosta:

  • - Ferns: Complements Hosta’s bold leaves with soft, feathery textures
  • - Astilbe: Adds colorful, airy blooms that contrast with Hosta’s broad foliage
  • - Heuchera: Provides a colorful, low-growing partner that pairs well with Hosta
  • - Brunnera: Offers heart-shaped leaves that contrast with Hosta’s texture and form
  • - Echinacea: Adds height and bright flowers that enhance Hosta’s leafy greens
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 0-6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 36-40 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Lavender
Foliage Color Multicolored
Attracts Bees, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Cottage Garden, Fall Garden, Japanese Garden, Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Focal Point, Ground Cover, Texture
Pet Friendly No
Tolerates Clay soil
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