H. ‘Tucker Charm’
Hosta ‘Tucker Charm’ is a registered cultivar () .
| 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.
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):
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5827