'Fire Island' Hosta
Perennial
- Brilliant gold, heart-shaped foliage!
- Red stems stand out among leaves.
- Thick-textured foliage repels slugs.
- Easy to grow, even for beginners.
- Zones 3-8, part sun/shade, 14″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
ZONE
EXPOSURE
HEIGHT
Description
Details
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 10-14" X 15-30"
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Gold and chartreuse with red stems
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rain gardens, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, foundation planting, massing, mixed beds, specimen, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Has average water needs, and once established, plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves). In general, soils should never be allowed to dry out.
Spacing: 3 feet apart
Fertilizing: In spring, a light fertilizer can be applied around the emerging plant, but not touching it.
Winterizing: Leave foliage standing in fall to help protect the crown. If desired, a layer of mulch can be applied in a 2" layer very near the base.
Maintenance & pruning: Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.