Hosta fortunei Albo Picta
Hosta fortunei Albo Picta, Plaintain Lily. Clump forming herbaceous Hosta, bright creamy yellow leaves with irregular green margins. Good border, under planting Hosta. Mauve flowers in summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to July. Partial shade.
Plant in moist fertile well drained soil, sheltered from drying cold winds. Partial shade. Hardy.
General Herbaceous & Perennial Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
