H. ‘John Tyler’
Hosta ‘John Tyler’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'John Tyler' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage named for the tenth President of the United States. It is visually distinguished by its blue-green, ovate leaves with cordate bases, moderately wavy margins, and a thick glaucous bloom on the undersides that imparts a moderately shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
'John Tyler' forms a mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry spells and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; moderately shiny on top; thick glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | becomes a shiny dark green |
| Notable characteristics | named for tenth President of the United States |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2897