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.