H. ‘Shining Tot’
Hosta ‘Shining Tot’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1982 by P. Aden, this miniature hosta resulted from a cross between *Hosta venusta* (pod parent) and *H. 'Rock Master'* (pollen parent). 'Shining Tot' is visually distinctive for its very small, lustrous leaves with gray-green margins and a compact, low-growing habit.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 4 inches (10.2 cm) and height of 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), 'Shining Tot' is among the smallest hosta cultivars. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well suited for troughs, rock gardens, or the front edge of a shaded border. Its diminutive size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Shining Tot' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage in damp conditions; monitor regularly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | lustrous on top |
| Flower scape height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. venusta
- Pollen parent: H. 'Rock Master'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Shining Tot’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Imp’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘All Bright’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Appletini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Azuretini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Bluetini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Blushing Bride’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Bubbatini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Citratini’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cody’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Cooltini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Cupatini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Floratini’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Thumb Nail’ (1982)
- H. ‘Lorna’ (1983)
- H. ‘Bitsy Green’ (1985)
- H. ‘Curly Top’ (1985)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5110