H. ‘Ring of Fire’
Hosta ‘Ring of Fire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.75 in (29.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.75 in (22.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dark green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Maekawa' — H. ‘Maekawa’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4683