H. ‘Hideko Tajima’
Hosta ‘Hideko Tajima’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. & D. Benedict.
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. & D. Benedict |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by H. & D. Benedict, this small hosta cultivar is a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Tsuma Tajima'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with unstable, streaked and mottled margins in varying shades of yellow, combined with red-purple speckling extending three-quarters up the petioles and the full length of the flower scapes.
In the Garden
'Hideko Tajima' forms a low, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its compact size and shiny, ovate leaves make it suitable for container culture or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaked and mottlied with varying shades of yellow slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; twisted and flat |
| Flower scape height | 11–14 in (27.9–35.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | streaked and mottled colors turn creamy white to pale yellow |
| Notable characteristics | streaked and mottled with red-purple speckling 3/4 up petiole and full length of flower scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Tsuma Tajima' — H. ‘Tsuma Tajima’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Tsuma Tajima' — H. ‘Tsuma Tajima’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Hideko Tajima’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chado’ (2004)
- H. ‘Flame Tiara’ (2004)
- H. ‘Holy Grail’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2536