H. ‘Flame Tiara’
Hosta ‘Flame Tiara’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Amber Tiara', 'Flame Tiara' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its three-color medio-variegated leaves. The foliage displays creamy white centers with streaks of varying yellow shades, bordered by greenish-yellow, heavily rippled margins, creating a distinctive "tiara" effect.
In the Garden
Reaching 5 inches (12.7 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, 'Flame Tiara' forms a compact, moderate-growing mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging. Its small stature and striking variegation make it an excellent choice for container culture, where the deeply wavy leaf margins and three-color pattern are easily appreciated. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Flame Tiara' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small size may make it easier to protect with barriers or repellents.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.2 in (8.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.1 in (5.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | creamy white with streaks of varing shades of yellow to margin with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, greenish-yellow, heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | 3 color medio-variegated tiara |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Amber Tiara' — H. ‘Amber Tiara’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chado’ (2004)
- H. ‘Hideko Tajima’ (2004)
- H. ‘Holy Grail’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1791