H. ‘Fired Up’
Hosta ‘Fired Up’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Fired Up' is a small-sized sport of *H. 'Halcyon'* distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white margins, white streaks, and mottled areas. The foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and is ovate with a rounded base, lightly wavy margins, and 11 to 12 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Fired Up' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited for small gardens, rockeries, or container plantings. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, or other small hostas with contrasting foliage colors.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate slug resistance, but standard slug control measures may be needed in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | blue-green with white streaks and mottled areas flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue green color becomes dark green |
| Notable characteristics | streaked, dark green and white foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Halcyon' — H. ‘Halcyon’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Fired Up’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cease Fire’ (sport)
- H. ‘Light My Fire’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Cheesecake’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coach Paul Castro’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coach Terry Paustian’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1768