H. ‘High Kicker’

Overview

Registered in 1987 by P. Aden, this medium-sized cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta pycnophylla*. It is visually distinctive for its deep green leaves with heavily ruffled margins and a velvety sheen on the upper surface.

In the Garden

'HIGH KICKER' forms a mound 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height, with leaf blades reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its substantial size makes it appropriate for pairing with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.