H. ‘Toy Soldier’
Hosta ‘Toy Soldier’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Blue Cadet' registered in 2000, 'Toy Soldier' is a small, fast-growing cultivar distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with creamy white margins and a prominent glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The cordate leaves, measuring 4 inches long and 3 inches wide with 6 to 7 vein pairs, form a dense, mound-like plant reaching 10 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter.
In the Garden
'Toy Soldier' performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage and white margins remain most vibrant. With a mature spread of 24 inches and height of 10 inches, it functions well as a groundcover or edging plant in shaded borders, and its compact size makes it suitable for container cultivation. Companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, or other small hostas with contrasting leaf colors.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While generally low-maintenance, monitor for slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Cadet' — H. ‘Blue Cadet’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Amy's Hope’ (2000)
- H. ‘Avalanche’ (2000)
- H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5792. How we check this data.