H. ‘Fragrant Tot’
Hosta ‘Fragrant Tot’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by Paul Aden, this small hosta resulted from a cross using Hosta 'Amy Aden' as the pod parent. It forms a compact clump 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall, distinguished by green leaves with creamy yellow streaked white margins.
In the Garden
'Fragrant Tot' performs best in partial to light shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature size of approximately 5 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Its small stature makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other miniature perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. The compact dimensions also allow for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the small, thick leaves may be less appealing to slugs than larger, thinner cultivars.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Amy Aden' — H. ‘Amy Aden’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Sea Sunrise’ (1982)
- H. ‘Dixie Joy’ (1983)
- H. ‘Iron Gate Delight’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1909. How we check this data.