Aureomarginata Hosta

Hosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata' is a variegated perennial with green leaves edged in bright gold. Its mounded foliage provides a clear color contrast in shade, and upright stems carry lavender flowers in summer. ## Garden Use Use this hosta as a specimen or repeat it along a shaded border, woodland edge, or path. The gold margin lifts darker planting combinations, while the broad leaves make a useful low layer beneath shrubs and trees. The [Royal Horticultural Society profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/69718/hosta-fortunei-var-aureomarginata-v/details) and [Chicago Botanic Garden plant guide](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-fortunei-aureo-marginata-gold-edge-fortunes-hosta) describe the gold-edged foliage and summer flowers of this selection. ## Site and Care Choose a partially shaded site with moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil and good drainage. Morning light is usually easier on the leaves than hot afternoon exposure. Water during dry spells, especially while establishing, and mulch lightly to help the root zone remain cool. ## Maintenance Remove damaged foliage and spent flower stems as needed. Divide congested clumps in spring or early fall and water them well after replanting. Keep mulch away from the crown, and check new leaves for slug or snail feeding.