H. ‘Flame Stitch’
Hosta ‘Flame Stitch’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walters Gardens, Inc. |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by Walters Gardens, Inc., 'Flame Stitch' is a large hosta sport distinguished by its green leaves with wide, undulating white margins. The leaf blade reaches 24.1 cm (9.5 in) in length and 17.8 cm (7 in) in width, with ten pairs of veins and pronounced marginal undulation.
In the Garden
'Flame Stitch' forms a substantial clump 61.0 cm (24 in) in diameter and 45.7 cm (18 in) tall, with scapes rising to 86.4 cm (34 in). It performs best in partial to light shade, where the white margins remain stable without scorching. The large, textured foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast in leaf form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The thick leaves show moderate slug resistance, though standard slug control measures are advisable in damp conditions. Suitable for typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | white dark green, large undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1790