H. ‘High Society’

Overview

Registered in 2004 as a sport of Hosta 'June', 'High Society' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its intense blue-green leaf margins surrounding a pure white center. The broadly ovate leaves, each with 11 vein pairs, exhibit a glaucous bloom on both surfaces and a flat profile; the white center measures 1.5 to 1.75 inches (3.8 to 4.4 cm) wide, while the blue-green margin bleeds irregularly into the center, creating a narrow green transition zone.

In the Garden

Reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, 'High Society' forms a compact, slow-growing mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white center remains stable and the blue-green margins hold their color; in too much sun, the white may scorch. Companion plants with contrasting foliage, such as ferns or Heuchera, complement its low, tidy habit.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many small hostas, 'High Society' is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection; deer will also browse the foliage.