H. ‘Rosedale High Flyer’
Hosta ‘Rosedale High Flyer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, this medium-sized cultivar originated from a self-cross of the hybrid Hosta 'RD-93'. 'Rosedale High Flyer' is visually distinctive for its upright habit and dark green leaves with creamy white margins that exhibit streaking into the green center.
In the Garden
'Rosedale High Flyer' performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains most stable. Mature plants reach a medium size, with leaves measuring 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. Its upright form makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds, paired with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'RD-93'
- Pollen parent: H. 'RD-93'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Electra’ (1999)
- H. ‘Eternal Father’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4789. How we check this data.