Hosta 'Fire and Ice' - P9

Description
The Plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' (Hosta) is a bushy, broad perennial with decorative, white leaves with full margins and green edges. From June to July, it bears purple-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hosta x fortunei 'Fire and Ice', Hosta cultorum 'Fire and Ice'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' are white, basal, with entire margins and a green edge. Plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Clump-forming, bushy, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Hosta 'Fire and Ice' forms funnel-shaped, purple-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Group planting, woodland edge, undergrowth, shade