H. ‘Fortunei Hyacinthina’

Overview

Registered in 1987 by N. Hylander and the American Hosta Society, 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar within the Fortunei group. Its visual distinction lies in variegated leaves with green margins, though the leaf center color is not specified in the registry; the overall effect is a tidy, mounded clump of foliage.

In the Garden

This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated leaves remain most stable. As a medium-sized hosta, mature clumps typically reach 12–18 inches in height and 24–36 inches in spread, with leaves measuring approximately 6–8 inches long and 4–6 inches wide. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and is suitable for woodland borders or shaded foundation plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use appropriate controls if needed.