H. ‘Pie in the Sky’

Overview

Registered in 2003, Hosta 'Pie in the Sky' is a large cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with H. 'William Lachman' as its pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, blue-green leaves that bear unstable streaking in shades of light green, dark green, greenish yellow, and yellow, all framed by slightly rippled gold margins; the leaf undersides are glaucous and appear white.

In the Garden

'Pie in the Sky' reaches a mature diameter of 38 inches (96.5 cm) and a height of 25 inches (63.5 cm), with an upright, fast-growing habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color and streaking are most stable. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or as part of a mixed shade border, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.