H. ‘Tot Tot’
Hosta ‘Tot Tot’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1978 by P. Aden, this miniature cultivar resulted from crossing Hosta 'Blue Cadet' (pod parent) with Hosta venusta (pollen parent). 'Tot Tot' forms a compact mound of blue-green foliage with distinctive blue leaf margins, reaching only 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) in height and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter. Its leaves measure 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) long by 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) wide, with eight pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Tot Tot' is well-suited to shaded or partially shaded positions in the garden, where its diminutive size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a border. Mature plants form a dense, rounded clump approximately 4 inches across and 2.5 inches tall. This miniature hosta pairs naturally with other small woodland perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella, and performs admirably in containers where its compact habit can be appreciated at close range.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Tot Tot' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small size may offer some protection in sheltered locations.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Blue Cadet' — H. ‘Blue Cadet’
- Pollen parent: H. venusta
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘Tot Tot’ as a parent: 1 seedling.
Seedlings of H. ‘Tot Tot’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Starry Starry Night’ (2000)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Booka’ (1986)
- H. ‘Daniel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Lynne’ (1986)
- H. ‘Margie Weissenberger’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5776. How we check this data.