H. ‘High Kicker’
Hosta ‘High Kicker’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | deep green heavy ruffles margins; velvety sheen on top |
| Flower scape height | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. pycnophylla
5 published registry records name Hosta ‘High Kicker’ as a parent: 5 seedlings.
Seedlings of H. ‘High Kicker’ (5), by registration year
- H. ‘Blue Genes’ (2007)
- H. ‘Family Crest’ (2012)
- H. ‘Quiet Nights’ (2012)
- H. ‘Country River Rapids’ (2020)
- H. ‘Ripples in Time’ (2023)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2551. How we check this data.