H. ‘Dragon Fire’
Hosta ‘Dragon Fire’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. Lefever.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | W. Lefever |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by W. Lefever, this large hosta cultivar produces blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, broadly ovate with cordate bases and moderately twisted, lightly folded, and lightly wavy margins. The foliage is borne on gray-purple petioles, and the leaf blades measure 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long by 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide with 10 to 11 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Dragon Fire' forms a mound-like clump reaching 26 inches (66.0 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom remains most pronounced. The substantial size and gray-purple scapes (38 to 42 inches, or 96.5 to 106.7 cm tall) make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders with ferns, heucheras, or other large hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain leaf turgor; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26 in (66 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 38–42 in (96.5–106.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large, purple petioled, leaves on a large clump of somewhat twisted gray-green foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Riptide' — H. ‘Riptide’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1503