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Hosta
'Magic Fire'
from Jan van den Top

Introduced 2006

This large variety has a magnificent presence, each leaf patterned with a dramatic flame-shaped green centre set off against a gold background, which fades gradualy to cream.  Pale lavender flowers. Mutation of H. 'Sagae'.

Height: 20"/50cm
Spread: 22"/ 55cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: June-July
Leaf size: 10x5"/25x12cm

Common name:
Funkia / Plantain Lily

Patent status:

USA: PPAF, Europe: PBR.AF, Canada: PBR.AF

 
 
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General discussion on Hosta 'Magic Fire'

Monday, 17 October 2005

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