H. ‘Toto’
Hosta ‘Toto’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Toto' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from *H. 'Pin Stripe Sister'* as the pod parent. Its visual distinction lies in the strong contrast between a medium green leaf center and a creamy white, slightly rippled margin approximately 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Toto' forms a mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and dull surfaces make it suitable for foreground placement in shaded borders or woodland gardens. The green scapes rise to 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, though scape height may vary.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage for signs of feeding.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | striking green center, creamy white margin |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5780