• A close-up of a Hosta Fire & Ice plant showcasing its striking white and green leaves and lilac flowers.
  • Close-up of a Hosta root with many light-colored roots extending from the main rhizome.
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Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

Starkly contrasting leaves make an excellent border plant

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Hosta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Shade
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 15 inches

COLOR

  • Green
  • White

This striking hosta takes its name from the flame shaped white centers of its leaves. The Fire and Ice perennial is an attractive variety with cool white and dark green foliage. You will enjoy its lavender flowers in July and August. Fire and Ice Hosta bulbs make wonderful borders or ground covers in shady areas.

  • • Note: Fall-Planted Hostas Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • • Mid Summer Blooming, Easy to Grow, Pollinator Attractor
  • • Perennial, and one of our most popular! The leaves are vibrant and look as if they are almost painted.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 1 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 2 Sq. Ft
10 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft
2 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
10 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Hosta Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Fire & Ice Hosta?

    Fire & Ice Hosta is graded No. 1.

    What is Fire & Ice Hosta also known as?

    Fire & Ice Hosta is also known as Plantain Lily.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.

    Every bulb that I have purchased has come up. I love spending my money right here in North Carolina. I'm waiting on my third shipment

    Daniel B. 5/5 Verified

    Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

    Beautiful little hostels, especially when they start growing

    James F. 5/5 Verified

    Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

    Nothing came up :(

    Trying M. 1/5

    Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

    Store owner replied: Hello Trying my hardest! Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as feedback like this helps us improve our products and planting instructions! In your cooler planting zone, it’s generally better to plant hosta roots in spring rather than late fall because hostas need time to establish strong root systems before winter sets in. A spring planting gives them the entire growing season to settle in, build energy, and prepare for dormancy .From our follow-up with Customer Service, it looks like we were able to assist you, and we’re glad we could help. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention!

    I ordered these late Fall 2024, and they arrived with healthy roots and a bit of green. I planted them in pots and they got what I thought of as "healthy winter growth" (zone 10a). But then they shriveled up & disappeared. I thought they had died and wasn't sure what I had done. So glad I didn't toss them! About a month ago (early May?) new growth started appearing and it looks quite healthy! I am looking forward to seeing what they do through the summer. Another lesson in patience as I get to know plants.

    Linda 4/5 Verified

    Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

    Disappointed - I’m in zone 7 and I ordered and planted 10 of these last fall in my partial shade backyard - it’s now June and I’ve only seen four of them sprout, but not continue growing. And no sign of life from the other six.

    Sdg713 1/5 Verified

    Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

    Store owner replied: Hello Sdg713. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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