Hosta fortunei Allegan Fog
Hosta fortunei Allegan Fog
Hosta fortunei Allegan Fog
Hosta fortunei Allegan Fog
Fortune's Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia
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Description
'Allegan Fog' Hosta is as decorative as it is unusual. This vigorous plant forms a large mound of leaves with absolutely charming undulate edges, with a white centre speckled with green for a beautiful blurry effect. Above the foliage rises a lovely lavender flowering in July. Easy to grow in moist soil, it will bring a lot of whimsy to cool areas of the garden, in partial shade or even in gentle sunlight.
This Hosta, or Funkia, comes from H. fortunei 'Aurea'. It is a completely hardy perennial that forms spreading clumps from spring onwards. It belongs to the asparagaceae family. The plant reaches a height of 45 cm (18in) and 55-60 cm (22-24in) in flower, and spreads at least 85 cm (34in), possibly up to 1 m (3ft). It is a long-lived variety with deciduous foliage, elongated heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips, slightly undulating and with visible veins. The white centre becomes less distinct in summer, with green spots invading and gradually turning it green. The leaves are produced in large quantities and in a staggered manner, giving the plant a regular and dense appearance. Flowering occurs in July-August, in the form of pale lavender bell-shaped flowers, pendulous and grouped towards the top of the peduncles, which can reach a height of 55 cm (22in). This perennial spreads via stolons, similar to strawberries.
The 'Allegan Fog' hybrid Hosta tolerates sunlight quite well, making it suitable for use in cool woodland edges or against an east-facing wall. It pairs well with helxine, ferns, epimediums, and Claytonia sibirica, creating colourful duos that require little maintenance. It will also look great alongside columbines, tall foxgloves, or small violets. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. Choose a special geranium potting soil to use during the growing season. As long as the foliage is not too dense, you can water from the top of the pot. Then place a saucer under the pot and pour water into it, keeping the level constant during summer.
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Botanical data
Hosta
fortunei
Allegan Fog
Asparagaceae
Fortune's Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in a deep, rich, humus-bearing, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), and moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial or dappled shade, and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with crumbled soil, partially backfill the hole, and place your potted plant in such a way that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Applying a slow-release fertiliser (dehydrated blood, horn powder) will nourish your plant during its rooting period without the risk of burning. Make sure to position the collar well above the soil level. Firm the soil and water generously to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, regular watering for a few weeks is necessary to facilitate the establishment of your plant. Also, water regularly during dry summers.
With their shared preference for moist locations, slugs and snails are never far away from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appealing to slugs, these plants still need protection against gastropods. Protect your hosta plants by surrounding them with ferramol-based granules (approved for organic farming), eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardener's best allies in the fight against gastropods because, unlike chickens, they do not till the soil or attack the tender green shoots of young plants. Finally, some plants have a repulsive smell for slugs, such as wormwood and garlic.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.