H. ‘Fire Island’
Hosta ‘Fire Island’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, 'Fire Island' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its bright green leaves with contrasting greenish-yellow flat margins. The foliage exhibits a slight shine on the upper surface and a dull finish beneath, with 7 to 8 pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
This compact, mound-forming hosta reaches a mature spread of 34 inches (86.4 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), with flower scapes rising 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it suitable for container cultivation. 'Fire Island' pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its gold-margined foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While generally low-maintenance, this cultivar may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Fire Island’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Audrey's Island’ (sport)
- H. ‘Heart Strings’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Tropic Sunset’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Amber Tiara’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1766