H. ‘Tyre’

Overview

Registered in 2005 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Tyre' is a small hosta cultivar distinguished by its ovate, flat leaves with shiny surfaces and streaked white and green margins. The parentage is unknown, but the plant sets viable seed.

In the Garden

'Tyre' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small size and attractive variegated foliage make it suitable for the front of a shaded border, rock gardens, or container culture. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant perennials in typical hosta-growing zones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Tyre' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly.