H. ‘Ring of Fire’

Overview

Registered in 1999, this large hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *H.* 'Sea Prize' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Maekawa' (pollen parent). 'Ring of Fire' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins and pink scapes.

In the Garden

'Ring of Fire' reaches a mature spread of approximately 31 inches (78.7 cm) and a height of 22 inches (55.9 cm), with an upright growth habit and fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed borders.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs may damage foliage, this cultivar shows moderate resistance; deer browsing remains a potential concern in areas with high deer pressure.