A Fast-Growing Fire and Ice Sport With Bold Contrast and Heavy Substance
Marco Fransen selected Hosta 'Paradise on Fire' as a sport of H. 'Fire and Ice', producing a distinct and faster-growing cultivar. It is smaller than its parent, with a much wider dark green border framing a bright white centre. Heavy substance gives the leaves a bold, substantial feel that holds up well through the season. Lavender blooms appear midseason on a plant that works equally well as a specimen, container plant, or garden edger. Canadian gardeners from Zone 3 through 9 will find it easy to grow and quick to establish.
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Bold contrast: A wide dark green border wraps a bright white centre — striking medio variegation with heavy leaf substance.
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Fast grower: Establishes quickly and fills in reliably, making it a great choice for gardeners who want results in the first season.
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Versatile habit: Works beautifully as a specimen, in containers, or as an edger along borders and pathways.
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Lavender blooms: Midseason flowers add a soft colour accent above the bold foliage.
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Notable lineage: A Marco Fransen sport of H. 'Fire and Ice' and parent of the celebrated H. 'Paradise Restored'.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
Approx. 50 cm (20") wide; small to medium |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
White centre, dark green margin |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip: 'Paradise on Fire' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and its fast growth rate means it fills a pot or border edge impressively by midsummer. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC, where its bright white centres light up shaded corners from spring through to frost. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic Marco Fransen selection — the same stock that gave rise to the beloved 'Paradise Restored'.
