H. ‘Fantabulous’

Hosta ‘Fantabulous’ is a registered cultivar (1999) .

Year registered	1999
Section class	III-4b (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1999, 'Fantabulous' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Fascinator'. It is visually distinguished by its dark green leaves with broad, creamy white margins that are slightly rippled, combined with a very shiny undersurface and cordate leaf bases.

In the Garden

'Fantabulous' forms an upright clump reaching 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its medium size and bold variegation make it an effective companion for ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	26 in (66 cm)
Clump width	38 in (96.5 cm)
Leaf length	9.5 in (24.1 cm)
Leaf width	6.25 in (15.9 cm)
Vein pairs	11
Leaf	dark green with 1.75in (4.4cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath
Flower scape height	24–33 in (61.0–83.8 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Fascinator' — H. ‘Fascinator’

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1724. How we check this data.