H. ‘Fortunei Albopicta’
Hosta ‘Fortunei Albopicta’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by N. Hylander & AHS.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | N. Hylander & AHS |
| Section class | II-8(3-1) (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by N. Hylander and the American Hosta Society, 'Fortunei Albopicta' is a large hosta distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow margins. The leaf centers emerge chartreuse to yellow in spring, maturing to green by midsummer while the margins retain a gold hue, creating a bicolor effect.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 45 inches (114.3 cm) and a height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), with scapes rising to 40 inches (101.6 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where the leaf coloration remains most stable; excessive sun may cause the gold margins to fade. Suitable as a specimen or in mass plantings, it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it appropriate for mid-border or background placement in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage, particularly in damp conditions; deer browsing is also possible in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
5 published registry records name Hosta ‘Fortunei Albopicta’ as a parent: 2 sports and 3 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Fortunei Albopicta’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Maya’ (1996)
- H. ‘Foxfire Divine Winds’ (2009)
Seedlings of H. ‘Fortunei Albopicta’ (3), by registration year
- H. ‘Chelsea Babe’ (1988)
- H. ‘Elizabeth Campbell’ (1988)
- H. ‘Golden Picture’ (1995)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-8(3-1), large size):
- H. ‘Fortunei Aurea’ (1987)
- H. ‘Sea Fire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Ogon Amagi Iwa’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1857. How we check this data.