H. ‘Mount Fuji’
Hosta ‘Mount Fuji’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by J. & J. Wilkins.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | J. & J. Wilkins |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by J. & J. Wilkins, this giant hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta montana* 'Aureomarginata'. It is visually distinctive for its large, upright, glossy leaves with dark green margins and a prominent variegated center, reaching a substantial 62 inches in diameter and 28 inches in height.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Mount Fuji' performs best in partial to full shade, where its substantial foliage can develop fully without scorching. Its giant size—over 5 feet in spread—makes it a commanding specimen for the back of a shaded border or as a focal point in a woodland garden. Pair with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its bold, upright form; it is too large for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the large, tender leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 62 in (157.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. montana 'Aureomarginata'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Flower Power’ (1987)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Century One’ (1983)
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3907