H. ‘Tucker Tommy Little’

Overview

Registered in 1991 by R. Stephens, this giant hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta* 'Wolcott' (pod parent) and *Hosta montana* (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its very large, cordate leaves with dark green, undulated margins and variegated coloration, reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in length and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in width with 15 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

'Hucker Tommy Little' forms a substantial clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height, with scapes rising to 26 inches (66.0 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for filling substantial spaces in woodland gardens. Given its giant dimensions, it is not appropriate for containers and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.