H. ‘The High Life’
Hosta ‘The High Life’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of an unidentified parent, registered in 2012, 'The High Life' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins. The foliage is ovate with rounded bases, slightly wavy and corrugated, bearing a glaucous bloom on the undersides and a slight shine on the upper surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its medium stature suits placement in the middle of a border or as a specimen in a woodland garden. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or astilbes complement its blue-green and gold coloration.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs and deer, 'The High Life' shows no exceptional resistance; standard protective measures may be warranted in areas with high pest pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | golden yellow with variablein (0.0cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; slightly wavy, slightly corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | margins darken |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5674