H. ‘High Style’
Hosta ‘High Style’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1984 by R. Benedict, *Hosta* 'High Style' is a large, self-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Gold Regal'. This cultivar is visually distinguished by its green leaves with light yellow-green margins, a color pattern known as a medio-variegated or "gold edge" form.
In the Garden
'Hosta' is suited to partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature size of 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter. Its large, broad leaves—10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide with 10 vein pairs—provide substantial foliage presence. This cultivar pairs well with other shade perennials such as ferns, *Heuchera*, and *Astilbe*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed. This cultivar is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Gold Regal' — H. ‘Gold Regal’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Golden Sunburst’ (1984)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2555