Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’
Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’ is one of the most striking hostas in my gardens. It is definitely one of my favorites and is special to me because it is one of several hostas one of my sons chose for me last summer. Despite its small size, Fire and Ice really stands out and is easily recognizable even from a distance because its foliage shows such a sharp contrast between the white and the green. Fire and Ice has an upright shape and large twisted leaves that are thick and slightly folded, with snow-white centers and dark green margins. It is a sport of Patriot, the 1997 hosta of the year.
Leaves:
6 1/2 inches long, 4 1/2 inches wide
white centers with dark green margins
8 vein pairs
Flowers:
lavender
bloom late June to early July
10-inch high scapes
Mound Size:
30 inches in diameter
10 to 20 inches high
Filed Under Plants in my Gardens, Hosta
Comments
Comment by Jane Giblen:
We are finding it difficult to buy the fire and ice hostas here. I have got one that is 2 years old, can I split it without spoiling its size for this year? I have split other hostas year on year but I am a bit reluctant to do this one as it is my favorite. Many thanks
Comment by Shirley:
It really depends on the time of year you divide it and the amount of root system that it has. There seems to be some difference of opinion as to what time of year is best for dividing… but many people think it is easier to do in the spring… although others think it is easier on the hosta if they are divided in the fall. I have to admit I like to let the hostas grow until they reach a huge size, so if it were me, I would let your Fire and Ice hosta keep growing. If you do decide to divide the hosta, it will need some time to look as good as it did before, especially if you have to do much cutting.
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