H. ‘King Tut’
Hosta ‘King Tut’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. Harshbarger.
| Year registered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | G. Harshbarger |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1981 by G. Harshbarger, *Hosta* 'King Tut' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'*. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with chartreuse to gold margins, a color pattern that becomes more pronounced as the season progresses.
In the Garden
'King Tut' reaches a mature spread of approximately 26 inches (66 cm) and a height of 11 inches (28 cm), with scapes extending to 35 inches (89 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Its medium size and bold foliage make it a compatible companion for ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'King Tut' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents or barriers may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Flower scape height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' — H. ‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘King Tut’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Academy Gold Codswallop’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Birdbeak’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Bright-eyed Ellie’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Corn Muffins’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Diadem’ (sport)
- H. ‘Gretchen Harshbarger’ (sport)
- H. ‘Michael T. Rozanski’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Mister Watson’ (sport)
- H. ‘Nefertiti’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3033