H. ‘High Kicker’

Hosta ‘High Kicker’ is a registered cultivar (1987) , 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.

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

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘High Kicker’ as a parent:

H. ‘Blue Genes’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Family Crest’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Quiet Nights’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2551