H. ‘Academy Glowing Embers’
Hosta ‘Academy Glowing Embers’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Academy Fire', 'Academy Glowing Embers' was registered in 2008. This medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its greenish-yellow leaves with broad, flat golden yellow margins, a variegation pattern that emerges on new foliage.
In the Garden
'Academy Glowing Embers' forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 53 inches (134.6 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. The broad, ovate leaves with cordate bases provide textural contrast when paired with ferns, heucheras, or fine-leaved perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor foliage regularly and employ control measures as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish-yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, golden yellow, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–29 in (61.0–73.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | variegation disappears through the season |
| Notable characteristics | new leaves have variegation |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Academy Fire' — H. ‘Academy Fire’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Roberta’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #104. How we check this data.