Hosta fortunei Twilight
Hosta fortunei Twilight
Hosta fortunei Twilight
Hosta fortunei Twilight
Fortune's Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia
The plant arrived in perfect condition and has settled in very well, but is sensitive to slugs.
Lorraine, 06/07/2025
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Description
Hosta 'Twilight' is a remarkable variety with its very shiny foliage. It has an undulating and strongly veined leaf. This gives a satin sheen to the beautiful blue-green colour of the heart-shaped leaves. The edges are extensively margined with cream yellow. It is a medium-sized variety, with a spreading habit, with lavender flowers in July. Easy to grow and successful in damp soil, it will bring an exotic touch to the cool areas of the garden. Finally, a Hosta that slugs do not love!
This Hosta is a fully hardy perennial, forming a wide clump from spring onwards. It belongs to the asparagus family. The plant will reach 40 cm (16in) in height and 55 cm (22in) in flower, with a spread of 60 cm (24in). It forms a broad clump, wider than it is tall. It is a plant with good longevity, with deciduous green heart-shaped foliage, with visible veins. The leaf is thick and undulating. The cream yellow borders will extend to cover the entire leaf at maturity. This thick foliage resists attacks from gastropods. The flowering takes place in July-August, in the form of pale lavender, pendulous bells that can reach 55 cm (22in) in height. This perennial spreads by stolons, similar to strawberries.
The hybrid Hosta 'Twilight' will associate well with ferns, epimediums and Claytonia sibirica, with which it forms beautiful colourful partnerships that require little maintenance. It will also work well in the company of columbines and tall foxgloves or small violets. All hostas grow well in pots and can remain in the same container for several years. A special geranium potting soil should be chosen and used during the growing season. As long as the foliage is not too dense, watering from the top of the pot is possible. Then place a saucer under the pot for water, keeping the level constant in summer.
Most of the species found in Western gardens have been introduced from Japan. Edible, hostas are called urui in Japan where they are commonly consumed.
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Hosta
fortunei
Twilight
Asparagaceae
Fortune's Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas thrive in deep, humus-rich, loose soil, which is preferably neutral to acidic and moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial shade or dappled shade, and in a sheltered location away from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole that is 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in) x 20 cm (8in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with the prepared soil, partially backfill the hole, and place your plant in such a way that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Adding a fertiliser e.g. bonemeal will nourish your plant during its rooting period. Make sure to position the neck of the plant well above ground level. Firmly tamp the soil and water generously to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, regular watering for a few weeks will help your plant to establish. Water regularly in case of a dry summer.
With their preference for moist habitats, slugs and snails are never far away from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, making them less appetising for slugs, these plants need protection from gastropods. Safeguard your hosta plants by surrounding them with ferramol-based slug pellets (approved in Organic Agriculture), eggshells, coffee grounds, wood chips, or any dry and rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the gardeners' best allies in the fight against gastropods, as unlike chickens, they do not till the soil and do not attack the young green shoots of plants. Or you can use plants have a repulsive odour to 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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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