Hosta 'Fire and Ice' is a striking variegated hosta featuring bright white leaves edged in green, offering a bold contrast that enlivens shady garden areas.
Height & Spread: 12 - 16 in x 20 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, organically rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar is a hybrid derived from Asian hosta species and is widely grown as an ornamental shade plant.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts bumblebees and honeybees that forage on its summer flowers for nectar.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visit the blooms in search of nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 20 - 24 in apart to allow room for mature foliage expansion without overcrowding.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for shady borders, container gardens, and foundation plantings that benefit from bright variegated foliage.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Blue Angel' (Hosta) - Larger blue-green hosta providing a contrasting backdrop to the variegated leaves of 'Fire and Ice'.
- Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe) - Adds feathery texture and summer blooms to shaded garden areas.
- Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells) - Deep purple foliage enhances color contrast in shade plantings.
- Ferns (Various species) - Offer fine texture and thrive in similar growing conditions.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Provides delicate foliage and spring interest beneath taller plants.