H. ‘North Pacific High’

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.