Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina
Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata', Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina', Hosta 'Hyacintha', Hosta 'Hyacintha Variegata' (fortunei)
Hosta Hosta
H. fortunei var. hyacinthina - H. fortunei var. hyacinthina is a mound-forming, deciduous perennial bearing ovate, veined, grey-green leaves with thin, white margins. Leaves emerge-blue-green in spring. Upright scapes bear racemes of funnel-shaped, pale purple flowers in summer.
Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina is: Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming
Pale-purple in Summer
Variegated, White, Blue-green in Spring; Grey-green, Variegated, White in Summer; White, Grey-green, Variegated in Autumn
Snails , Slugs , Vine weevil Snails , Slugs , Vine weevil
Remove dead foliage at the end of the growing season.
Division
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Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina (Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Ground Cover, Containers, Underplanting
Prefers slightly acid or neutral, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds. Shallow, chalky soils can cause poor leaf colour. Mulch in spring. Reportedly slug resistant.
Loamy, Clay
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina
Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata', Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina', Hosta 'Hyacintha', Hosta 'Hyacintha Variegata' (fortunei)
Hosta Hosta
H. fortunei var. hyacinthina - H. fortunei var. hyacinthina is a mound-forming, deciduous perennial bearing ovate, veined, grey-green leaves with thin, white margins. Leaves emerge-blue-green in spring. Upright scapes bear racemes of funnel-shaped, pale purple flowers in summer.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Pale-purple in Summer
Variegated, White, Blue-green in Spring; Grey-green, Variegated, White in Summer; White, Grey-green, Variegated in Autumn
Snails , Slugs , Vine weevil
Remove dead foliage at the end of the growing season.
Division
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Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina (Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Ground Cover, Containers, Underplanting
Prefers slightly acid or neutral, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds. Shallow, chalky soils can cause poor leaf colour. Mulch in spring. Reportedly slug resistant.
Loamy, Clay
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina (Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata')
Hosta virus X
Virus or Viroid
Present (Limited)
2
3
Virus affecting Hosta; present in the UK since at least the early 2000’s. Mechanically transmitted so spread can be reduced by good hygiene practices and use of healthy propagating material within the industry.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Loamy, Clay | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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