H. ‘Rosedale High Flyer’

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.