Hosta
'Fortunei Hyacinthina'
Nils Hylander ; AHS
Introduced
1954
III -
Medium
-
1 -
Green
ID #00490
Plant:
42 inch diameter,
18 inches high.
Compact
Mound-like
Prefers 35%
shade.
Leaf:
6 - 9 in. long,
4 - 5 in. wide
9
to 10
pair of
moderate
veins.
Leaf center color is
blue green
with a
.01 in. wide
smooth
pure white
margin.
Slightly shiny on top,
glaucous bloom underneath;
Leaf appearance is
lightly cupped
heavy substance
.
Leaf shape is ovate
with a cordate base
.
Scape:
30 inches high.
Flower:
Color is
lavender,
nonfragrant;
infertile.
In Bellville, Ohio:
Bloom starts mid July
finishes early August
.
.
Clump History:
The clump measured was
30
years old, growing in Bellville, Ohio.
Notable Characteristics:
distinct very small white hair line on the side edge of the leaves, very hardy, old time favorite
Parentage:
Trace to species or form:
Direct
Descendants
On display at Shade Serenade.
This hosta has been listed under the following classifications:
Leaf Size Medium Color 1
Introduced in 1954
Nils Hylander
AHS
from
Form
Fortunei
Shade Serenade
