Fortunei Hyacinthina hosta
Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pale lavender-purple
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fortunei Hyacinthina' hosta (Hosta 'Fortunei Hyacinthina') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. Pale lavender-purple flowers open from early to late summer and are fragrant. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and hummingbirds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Piilu clematis, Alertie peony, and Canada wild rye.