H. ‘Tango Twist’
Hosta ‘Tango Twist’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Mango Tango' registered in 2012, 'Tango Twist' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its twisted, broadly ovate leaves with creamy yellow centers and wide, medium green, flat margins. The leaf surfaces are dull on top and slightly shiny beneath, with six to eight pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Tango Twist' forms a mound-like clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its medium size suits placement in the middle of a border or as a specimen in a shade garden. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant grasses that complement its variegated foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Tango Twist' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | creamy yellow with 2 to 2.5in (5.1 to 6.4cm) wide, medium green, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; twisted |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Mango Tango' — H. ‘Mango Tango’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Dubious Behavior’ (2012)
- H. ‘Hudson Bay’ (2012)
- H. ‘June Spirit’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5614. How we check this data.