H. ‘Tom Boy’
Hosta ‘Tom Boy’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, this medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage is distinguished by its nearly round, deeply corrugated blue-green leaves with flat golden yellow margins and a pronounced glaucous bloom on the undersides. The foliage is lightly cupped, slightly shiny above, and bears 14 to 16 pairs of veins, with the yellow margins contributing a heavy puckering effect across the leaf surface.
In the Garden
Reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter at maturity, with an upright growth habit and moderate rate of increase, 'Tom Boy' performs best in partial to dappled shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas. Its substantial, corrugated foliage provides textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras, and the pale yellow scapes, rising 24 to 30 inches (61.0 to 76.2 cm), offer additional seasonal interest.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with many broad-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur, particularly on the tender new foliage and the yellow margins.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | golden yellow flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | yellow with heavy puckering |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Chromosphere’ (2010)
- H. ‘Color Me Yellow’ (2010)
- H. ‘Geez Louise’ (2010)
- H. ‘Gold Seer’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5745. How we check this data.