H. ‘Fortunei Albopicta’

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.