H. ‘Tinker Blue’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Tinker Blue' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its blue-green, ovate leaves with cordate bases, medium blue flat margins, and a lightly corrugated surface that terminates in a pointed tip.

In the Garden

Reaching a mature diameter of 9 inches (22.9 cm) and height of 5.75 inches (14.6 cm), 'Tinker Blue' forms a compact, upright clump with a slow growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue foliage provides contrast alongside smaller ferns, heucheras, or miniature hostas. Its diminutive size makes it an appropriate choice for trough gardens, rockeries, or the front of a border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many blue-leaved hostas, 'Tinker Blue' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small stature and corrugated leaf texture offer some natural resistance.