H. ‘Munchkin Fire’
Hosta ‘Munchkin Fire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Munchkin Fire' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its upright, lanceolate leaves that emerge green with greenish-yellow margins and develop a greenish-yellow to yellow mid-season coloration. The plant produces a pointed, vertical blade with a flat, slightly shiny upper surface and a dull underside, reaching 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in height and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta is well-suited for shaded borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation, where its compact size and upright form provide textural contrast. With a moderate growth rate, it reaches a mature spread of approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) and a height of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), making it an ideal choice for small spaces or foreground planting. It pairs effectively with other miniature perennials, such as small ferns or heucheras, and performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage, so monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (1.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped; lightly twisted; lightly folded; lightly wavy; intensely lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 6–10 in (15.2–25.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow intensifies as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | miniature greenish-yellow to yellow mid-season coloration, in an upright form with a pointed, vertical blade |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Bali-Hai’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dragon Tails’ (2009)
- H. ‘Golden Wampum’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3933