H. ‘Tickle Me Pink’
Hosta ‘Tickle Me Pink’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Tickle Me Pink' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between *H*. 'One Man's Treasure' and *H*. 'Squash Casserole'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with golden yellow margins, twisted red leaf tips, and reddish streaks that appear in the leaf centers during autumn.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and performs well in borders or as a groundcover in woodland gardens. The deep red-brown scapes, reaching 16 to 20 inches (40.6 to 50.8 cm) in height, bear flowers with an unusual pattern that adds interest. Companion plants such as ferns or heucheras complement its foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is moderately susceptible to slugs and deer, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–20 in (40.6–50.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | plant emerges greenish and changes to golden yellow |
| Notable characteristics | twisted red leaf tips, reddish streaks in leaf center in fall, unusual pattern on flower |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'One Man's Treasure'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Squash Casserole' — H. ‘Squash Casserole’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5709