H. ‘Fantabulous’
Hosta ‘Fantabulous’ is a registered cultivar () .
| 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.
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):
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1724