H. ‘Highland Fling’

Overview

Registered in 2012, 'Highland Fling' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Zany Janie' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, medium green leaves with exceptionally wide (1 to 1.5 in / 2.5 to 3.8 cm), pure white, slightly rippled margins, and its substantial mound-like habit.

In the Garden

'Highland Fling' forms a mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its large, dull-surfaced leaves provide textural contrast. The white margins make it effective for brightening darker border areas or as a specimen in woodland gardens, and it pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so appropriate management may be necessary.