H. ‘Sea Fire’
Hosta ‘Sea Fire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-8(3-1) (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Sea Fire' is a large, fast-growing cultivar of unknown parentage, notable for its bright yellow leaf margins that emerge in spring. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, dull green with bright yellow flat margins, lightly corrugated, and measure 10 inches (25.4 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide with 11 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Sea Fire' forms a mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 42 inches (106.7 cm) in diameter, with scapes 24 to 38 inches (61.0 to 96.5 cm) tall bearing light green stems with red mist. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials; it is not suited for container culture due to its large mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | bright yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24–38 in (61.0–96.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes light green after June |
| Notable characteristics | emerges bright yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sea Fire’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Augustus’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dawn's Early Light’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Deane's Dream’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Saint Elmo's Fire’ (sport)
- H. ‘White Hot’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-8(3-1), large size):
- H. ‘Ogon Amagi Iwa’ (2009)
- H. ‘Fortunei Albopicta’ (1987)
- H. ‘Fortunei Aurea’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4994