H. ‘Academy Fire’
Hosta ‘Academy Fire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Francee' registered in 1997, 'Academy Fire' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its light green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins. The foliage is dull on both surfaces and forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump.
In the Garden
'Academy Fire' reaches approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border positions in partial to full shade. Its muted leaf surfaces pair well with fine-textured ferns or dark-leaved heucheras. The plant's moderate size and rapid growth suit it for mass planting or as a groundcover in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Academy Fire' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | light green with .06in (0.2cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–16 in (38.1–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Francee' — H. ‘Francee’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Academy Fire’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Academy Glowing Embers’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #99. How we check this data.