H. ‘Foxfire X-Philes’
Hosta ‘Foxfire X-Philes’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by W. Silvers.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | W. Silvers |
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Great Expectations', 'Foxfire X-Philes' was registered in 2009 by W. Silvers. This large cultivar is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, corrugated leaves with white centers and intensely blue-green margins that extend 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, creating a bold, reverse-variegated pattern.
In the Garden
'Foxfire X-Philes' forms a substantial clump reaching 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with scapes rising 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders, though it is not ideal for small containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | wavy, corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–20 in (45.7–50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Great Expectations' — H. ‘Great Expectations’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1886