Fire Island Hosta
Hosta x 'Fire Island'
SKU
7512
Brilliant gold rippled leaves on deep red stems provide a beautiful contrast in the garden! Lavender flowers spikes appear in midsummer as foliage matures to chartreuse. Provides excellent coverage for fading bulb foliage. This small yet vigorous grower is perfect for the front of the shady garden border. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HOSS-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 10 to 12 in. tall, 18 to 30 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Shade Loving |
Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 9
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