The name 39fire and ice39 is suitably dramatic for a hosta that can only be described as spectacular33 this plantain lily has reverse variegation giving each leaf a pristine white centre surrounded by a deep green wavy margin great colour contrast is the fabulous result33 hosta 39fire and ice also sends up purple coloured blooms throughout july the plant deserves its rhs agm 40award of garden merit41 being particularly effective at brightening shaded borders height 5