H. ‘On Fire’
Hosta ‘On Fire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Halcyon' registered in 2011, 'On Fire' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves overlaid with large golden yellow streaks and mottled areas, bordered by narrow blue-green margins. The leaf surfaces bear a glaucous bloom on both sides, and the ovate leaves with rounded bases are slightly wavy, with 11 to 12 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
Mature plants form a mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. The scapes rise 18 to 24 inches (45.7 to 61.0 cm) and are bluish green. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical of blue-leaved hostas, and its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It combines well with other small hostas or shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns and heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | blue green with gold streaks and mottled areas with .25in (0.6cm) wide, blue-green, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; slightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue green color becomes medium green |
| Notable characteristics | blue green with large golden yellow streaks and mottled areas |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Halcyon' — H. ‘Halcyon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Coach Beets Dotson’ (2011)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Brainerd’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic Little Elf’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4139. How we check this data.