H. ‘Fortunei Aurea’

Hosta ‘Fortunei Aurea’ is a registered cultivar (1987) , 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 Aurea' is a large hosta cultivar derived from the Hosta fortunei group. It is visually distinctive for its broad, rounded leaves that are green with greenish-yellow margins, creating a bold, two-toned effect.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial clump reaching approximately 28 inches (71.1 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size precludes use in small containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	28 in (71.1 cm)
Clump width	40 in (101.6 cm)
Leaf length	9 in (22.9 cm)
Leaf width	9 in (22.9 cm)
Flower scape height	32 in (81.3 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Fortunei Aurea’ as a parent:

H. ‘Gold Haze’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Gold Leaf’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Golden Age’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Snowden’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-8(3-1), large size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1859. How we check this data.