Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina (Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata')

Botanical name

Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina

Other names

Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata', Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina', Hosta 'Hyacintha', Hosta 'Hyacintha Variegata' (fortunei)

Genus

Hosta Hosta

Species

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.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming

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Colour

Flower

Pale-purple in Summer

Foliage

Variegated, White, Blue-green in Spring; Variegated, Grey-green, White in Summer; Grey-green, Variegated, White in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Snails , Slugs , Vine weevil

General care

Pruning

Remove dead foliage at the end of the growing season.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

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.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Ground Cover, Containers, Underplanting

Cultivation

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.

Soil type

Loamy, Clay

Soil drainage

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade

Aspect

North, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina (Plantain lily 'Hyacintha Variegata')

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Hosta virus X

Type

Virus or Viroid

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

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.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/