H. ‘Tinker Blue’
Hosta ‘Tinker Blue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Tinker Blue' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its blue-green, ovate leaves with cordate bases, medium blue flat margins, and a lightly corrugated surface that terminates in a pointed tip.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 9 inches (22.9 cm) and height of 5.75 inches (14.6 cm), 'Tinker Blue' forms a compact, upright clump with a slow growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue foliage provides contrast alongside smaller ferns, heucheras, or miniature hostas. Its diminutive size makes it an appropriate choice for trough gardens, rockeries, or the front of a border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many blue-leaved hostas, 'Tinker Blue' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small stature and corrugated leaf texture offer some natural resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5.75 in (14.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.875 in (7.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium blue flat margins; lightly flat |
| Notable characteristics | small with some corrugation, pointed leaf tip |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5728