This classic
H. 'Fortunei' type hosta was
registered by Peter
Ruh in 1979 on behalf of Paul Hofer. It has become one of the
classic marginal variegated hostas and it is a fast grower. The
plant forms a medium to large sized mound with medium lavender
flowers in mid to late July.
The Hosta Handbook by
Mark Zilis (2000) states that
"Originally developed by Cynthia
Tompkins
in the 1920's, it has been sold under a variety of names
including Hosta fortunei aureo-marmorata, 'Moorheimii' and 'Spinners'.
Additionally 'Fortunei Albomarginata' ('Silver Crown') is often
confused with 'Antioch'."
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis
(2009), "...continues to be sold by many sources as 'Moerheim',
'Hadspen Rainbow' and 'Spinners'.
