H. ‘Tucker Charm’

Hosta ‘Tucker Charm’ is a registered cultivar (1993) .

Year registered	1993
Section class	IV-1 (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1993, 'Tucker Charm' is a small hosta cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Pearl Lake' (pod parent) and H. 'Herifu' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its dark green, slightly rippled leaf margins combined with a very shiny upper surface and dull underside, borne on a compact mound.

In the Garden

This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 25 inches (63.5 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), forming a dense, rounded clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glossy foliage contrasts well with finer-textured companions such as ferns or Heuchera. Its compact size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in gardens where these pests are prevalent.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	12 in (30.5 cm)
Clump width	25 in (63.5 cm)
Leaf length	5 in (12.7 cm)
Leaf width	4.5 in (11.4 cm)
Vein pairs	9
Leaf	dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath
Flower scape height	25 in (63.5 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Pearl Lake' — H. ‘Pearl Lake’
Pollen parent: H. 'Herifu' — H. ‘Herifu’

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #5827. How we check this data.