H. ‘Wildfire’
Hosta ‘Wildfire’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, *Hosta* 'Wildfire' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Sea Prize'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with golden yellow margins, a slightly shiny upper and lower surface, and a cordate leaf base.
In the Garden
'Hosta' grows to a mature size of approximately 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height, with an upright habit and slow growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or shaded rock gardens.
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 damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sea Prize' — H. ‘Sea Prize’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6139