H. ‘Topo Gigio’
Hosta ‘Topo Gigio’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Beilstein & M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Beilstein & M. Zilis |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by D. Beilstein and M. Zilis, *Hosta* 'Topo Gigio' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from the pod parent *H.* 'Breeder's Choice' with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with golden yellow marginal streaks, a flat leaf margin, and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
'Topo Gigio' forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size makes it suitable for border fronts, rock gardens, or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green with golden yellow streaks flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | streaks change to creamy white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Breeder's Choice'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Allen C. Haskell’ (2009)
- H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5766