H. ‘Ogon Tsushima’

Hosta ‘Ogon Tsushima’ is a registered cultivar (2002) , originated by P. Ruh.

Year registered	2002
Registrant	P. Ruh
Section class	IV-3 (Small)

Overview

Registered by Peter Ruh in 2002, *Hosta* 'Ogon Tsushima' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its lance-shaped, dull green leaves with clear yellow-gold margins that exhibit a slight greenish cast and a very shiny underside. The leaf margins are slightly rippled, and the blade is lightly folded, moderately wavy, and moderately flat, with six prominent vein pairs.

In the Garden

Reaching a mature diameter of 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), 'Ogon Tsushima' is suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade and, as a fast multiplier, quickly forms a compact clump. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or spring bulbs. The scape rises 28 to 30 inches (71.1 to 76.2 cm) above the foliage, bearing pale yellow-green flowers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.

Size and leaf

Clump height	12 in (30.5 cm)
Clump width	21.5 in (54.6 cm)
Leaf length	6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Leaf width	3.13 in (8 cm)
Leaf	dull on top; very shiny underneath; lightly folded, moderately wavy and moderately flat
Flower scape height	28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm)
Notable characteristics	fast multiplier; clear yellow-gold greenish cast

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Ogon Tsushima’ as a parent:

H. ‘Beet Salad’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Sun Catcher’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4090