H. ‘Academy Bonfire Glade’
Hosta ‘Academy Bonfire Glade’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, this small variegated hosta originated as a seedling from Hosta 'Ginko Craig' with an unknown pollen parent. Its most distinctive features are upright, ovate leaves with medium green margins and a dull surface on both sides, combined with short, bright flowers that are sterile.
In the Garden
Reaching 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter with a moderate growth rate, this mound-forming cultivar is best suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its compact size and upright leaf habit make it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the tender new leaves.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 30–33 in (76.2–83.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright leaves; short bright flowers; sterile |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Ginko Craig' — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #87. How we check this data.