HOSTA AUREOMARGINATA MONTANA GROUP

HOSTA ALBOMARGINATA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

These are bare root perennials not potted plants

“Hosta Aureomarginata” Has Large, Leathery; Heart-Shaped To Ovate Leaves That Are Olive-Green In Colour, With Yellow, Thin Irregularly-Shaped Margins, Which In Sunnier Postions Fades To Cream. The Leaves Are Also Linear-Veined.

The Genus Originates From Asia And Is Comprised Of Approximately 40 Species. Hosta Is A Clump Forming Herbaceous Ornamental Grown Mostly For Its Attractive Foliage. “Hosta Aureomarginata” Is Medium Height Has Showy, Bell-Shaped Flowers, Lavender In Colour. The Flowers Appear On Tall, Stems In Summer Well Above The Foliage.

“Hosta Aureomarginata” Has Received The Royal Horticultural Society’s Award Of Garden Merit (Agm) Which Is For Plants Of Outstanding Excellence.

Overall, Hostas Grow Best In Partially Shaded Sites And Tolerate A Wide Range Of Soil Types. Hostas Have Average Water Needs, But Prefer Even Moisture, Hot And Dry. Hostas Display Their Displeasure With Margin And Tip-Burns On The Leaves. Best Uses For Hostas Are In Shaded Perennial Gardens Or Massed As A Groundcover. Aureomarginata’s Yellow-Edged Foliage Brightens Up Shady Areas Of The Garden.