Hosta 'Fire and Ice'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Also known as Hosta 'Fire & Ice'
- Height × spread
- 0.2m × 0.3m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Flowers
- Summer
Availability
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About this plant
This hosta came into cultivation in 1999 and is therefore somewhat of a new kid on the block. It is a striking form with a bold contrast between creamy-white and dark green on its leaves. Unusually the cream tints occupy most of the leaf, and the dark tones hold court round the leaf edge, sometimes having a broad margin, sometimes a slight presence. Often the colours flow into each other in an interesting interplay. The leaf is long and wavy with a long curved tip. There are pale lavender flowers held on a 70 cm scape (stem). This plant can take some sun but needs protection at height of day and will be happy in light or bright shade. It may be advisable to divide the clumps every few years to retain the foliage quality. This stands 20 cm high with a 30 cm spread. Cherish it!
- Flower colour
- Lavender, Purple
- Foliage colour
- Green, White
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.2m
- Spread
- 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Flowers in
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Shady court, Seaside garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
Spring-Autumn · Planting
Protect from slugs & snails
Protect young plants and new growth from slugs; mature plants can withstand slugs though damage affects their appearance. Apply nematodes in Spring. Or sprinkle organic slug pellets thinly around plants. Barrier methods, eg copper tape, may help.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Apply slow release fertiliser
Apply a slow release fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plants soon after they have come into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
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