H. ‘Tom's Dream’
Hosta ‘Tom's Dream’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of Hosta 'Joyce Trott', 'Tom's Dream' is a small-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with streaked and mottled medium green, pale yellow, and creamy white flat margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, bear 6 to 7 vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom underneath, with lightly wavy edges and a rounded base.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), 'Tom's Dream' performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for most hostas. Its small stature and compact habit make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials complement its variegated foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Tom's Dream' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate controls are recommended.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | streaked and mottled medium green, pale yellow, and creamy white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–24 in (30.5–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Joyce Trott' — H. ‘Joyce Trott’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘An Old Smoothie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Dreamland’ (2003)
- H. ‘Faux Finish’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5753. How we check this data.