H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’
Hosta ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by N. Hylander & AHS.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | N. Hylander & AHS |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by N. Hylander and the American Hosta Society, 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar arising from the Hosta fortunei group. It is visually defined by its variegated leaves, which feature green centers with yellow to cream margins.
In the Garden
This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where the leaf margins hold their yellow coloration without scorching. Mature clumps reach medium size, typically spreading 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) wide with a similar height. It pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials; its medium stature makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden mid-layers.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
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From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
11 published registry records name Hosta ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’ as a parent: 9 sports and 2 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’ (9), by registration year
- H. ‘Sarah Farmer’ (1975)
- H. ‘Holiday White’ (1990)
- H. ‘Rays of Sunshine’ (1990)
- H. ‘Twilight’ (1997)
- H. ‘Academy Redundant’ (1998)
- H. ‘Owen Online’ (1998)
- H. ‘Kiwi Treasure Trove’ (1999)
- H. ‘Anne’ (2005)
- H. ‘Island Fling’ (2016)
Seedlings of H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘Tucker Blues’ (1990)
- H. ‘Ellerbroek’ (1996)
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 (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Goodness Gracious’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1860. How we check this data.