About
Hosta fortunei, the tall-cluster plantain lily, is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial forming a clump of broadly ovate, boldly veined, green leaves to 20 cm long and 15 cm wide. Pale-purple flowers on erect stems to 75 cm tall appear in summer. A reliable and ornamental Hosta for a shaded or partly shaded border or container.
About the genus
Hosta, the plantain lilies, are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with simple, ovate or lance-shaped leaves, often attractively coloured or variegated, and erect racemes of nodding, funnel or bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Valued primarily for their foliage, they are excellent shade-tolerant border and container plants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toChina
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade or full shade, shelter from cold dry winds. See hosta cultivation for further information
PruningRemove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
PropagationPropagation by division in late summer or early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free