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Hosta fortunei 'Fire & Ice'
This sport of 'Patriot' produces heart-shaped leaves with a white center and a broad green margin. Lily like flowers bloom on long scapes. Excellent for the shaded boarder and for use as edger. Water 2-3 times per week until established. Prefers consistent moisture. Fragrant lilac blooms.

CULTIVATION: Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Hostas are shade tolerant and grow best with full morning sun in northern climates, and filtered shade in S. North America. Hostas will tolerate drought, although a summer mulch to retain moisture is usually beneficial.
PROPAGATION: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide plants inlate sumer or early spring. Many new hostas are propagated through tissue culture.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Particularly susceptible to damage from slugs and snails. Container grown plants re vulnerable to vine weevil. Viruses and foliar nematoads may also be problems.

H. fortunei

Zone: 4 - 8    -    H 9 - 2 Shade/Part Shade.
Height: 12 - 14 inches Width: 12 inches
Bloom Time: Summer. Bloom Color: Foliage
Location: Rear right river birch Planted: April 2004

Hosta - Fire & Ice

 

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