Product Description
Hosta 'High Society' (Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 2004) (20)ct Flat
- Small sized hosta great for containers or the front of the border
- A stunning sport of 'June'
- Sport of 'June' with distinctly wider, blue margins
- Yellow center brightens to parchment by midsummer
- Pale lavender flowers open just above the mound of foliage in late summer
- Small and slow growing, but worth the wait; makes a fantastic specimen
Height: 8 Inches
Spread: 15 Inches
Scape Height: 12 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Variegated
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Slow
Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting
Hosta 'High Society' is a small but stunning hosta cultivar that adds a touch of elegance and brightness to shady gardens. It's a sport of the popular Hosta 'June' and is prized for its variegated foliage, compact size, and late-season flowers. Here is a closer look at its captivating features:
Appearance:
- Variegated Foliage: 'High Society' displays small, heart-shaped leaves with wide, blue margins and a creamy yellow center. The yellow center gradually lightens to a parchment color by midsummer, creating a beautiful contrast with the blue margins.
- Lavender Flowers: In late summer, it produces pale lavender flowers that bloom just above the foliage mound on 12-inch scapes (stalks).
- Compact Size: It forms a small, mounding habit, typically reaching about 8 inches tall and 15 inches wide.
Growing Conditions:
- Shade: Thrives in partial shade to full shade. It prefers some shade during the hottest part of the day to prevent the leaves from scorching.
- Moist Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for many gardeners.
Care:
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
- Mulching: Mulching around the plant helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every few years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.
Uses:
- Containers: Its small size makes it ideal for containers on shaded patios or balconies.
- Border Front: Can be used as an edging plant or at the front of borders in shade gardens.
- Rock Gardens: Adds a touch of color and texture to rock gardens.
- Specimen Plant: Its unique foliage makes it a great choice for a specimen plant in a small garden or a special spot in the landscape.
Additional Information:
- Slow Grower: 'High Society' is a slow grower, but its stunning foliage makes it worth the wait.
- Slug Resistance: It exhibits good resistance to slugs, a common pest for hostas.
- Parentage: It is a sport of Hosta 'June', inheriting its attractive blue margins and adding a wider, brighter yellow center.
If you are looking for a small but stunning hosta with variegated foliage, late-season flowers, and a compact habit, Hosta 'High Society' is an excellent choice. It is a classy and elegant addition to any shade garden.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
