H. ‘Tet-A-Poo’
Hosta ‘Tet-A-Poo’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, M. Zilis |
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by M. Zilis, this miniature hybrid combines *Hosta venusta* as the pod parent with *Hosta* 'Blue Cadet' as the pollen parent. The cultivar is distinguished by its unusually thick, blue-green foliage and compact mound habit, reaching only 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter at maturity.
In the Garden
The slow-growing, mound-like form of 'Tet-A-Poo' suits shaded borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings where its miniature scale can be appreciated. Its small leaves—1.5 inches (3.8 cm) long and 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide—are oval with moderately cordate bases, moderately folded, and bear 14 pairs of veins with flat, medium blue-green margins. The light green scapes rise to 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) but may be nearly absent, keeping the floral display low to the foliage. This cultivar is well suited to containers or front-of-border positions in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. The thick foliage offers some resistance to slugs, though monitoring is still advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green flat margins; moderately folded |
| Flower scape height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very thick, blue-green foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. venusta
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Cadet' — H. ‘Blue Cadet’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ellen’ (1987)
- H. ‘Daniel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Slim and Trim’ (2010)
- H. ‘Quill’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5658