H. ‘Foxfire Destiny's Child’
Hosta ‘Foxfire Destiny's Child’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 by the Foxfire hosta breeding program, 'Foxfire Destiny's Child' is a giant-sized cultivar distinguished by its large, glossy leaves with medium to dark green centers and wide, greenish-yellow margins. The leaf margins are variable in width, ranging from 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm), and the leaf surface is notably shiny.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), forming a dense, mound-like clump with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, as is typical for hostas, and its substantial foliage makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for use in mixed shade borders. The large leaf size and bold variegation pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the large, tender leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Notable characteristics | large shiny leaf, variable leaf edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Gabriel's Wing’ (2016)
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1876