H. ‘North Pacific High’
Hosta ‘North Pacific High’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Tompkins & Beckman.
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Originator | C. Tompkins & Beckman |
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 by originators C. Tompkins and Beckman, with Paul and Jeanette Ruh as registrants, *Hosta* 'North Pacific High' is a giant blue-green cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its upright, slow-growing habit, large ovate leaves with a glaucous bloom, and flowers that emerge below the foliage.
In the Garden
'North Pacific High' reaches a mature diameter of 41 inches (104.1 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), making it a substantial specimen for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its upright form and large, corrugated blue-green leaves pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. It is not suited for container cultivation due to its giant size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The glaucous leaf coating may be susceptible to slug damage, and deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 41 in (104.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated, moderately folded and moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 23–24 in (58.4–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flowers below foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Hirao Zeus’ (1997)
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4048