H. ‘Tucker Tiny Tot’
Hosta ‘Tucker Tiny Tot’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, this miniature hosta cultivar originated from a cross between a seedling of Hosta 'Kabitan' (pod parent) and a seedling of Hosta 'Herifu' (pollen parent). 'Tucker Tiny Tot' is distinguished by its compact, semi-upright habit and variegated foliage, with dark green leaf margins and a smooth, slightly shiny upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter and 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height, this miniature hosta is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small perennials such as miniature ferns or Heuchera cultivars. Its modest size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in shaded, moist locations.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | dark green smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–9 in (20.3–22.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Kabitan' seedling — H. ‘Kabitan’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Herifu' seedling — H. ‘Herifu’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cody’ (1996)
- H. ‘Concordia Petite’ (1996)
- H. ‘Emeralds and Rubies’ (1994)
- H. ‘Front Forty’ (1996)
- H. ‘Lakeside Twiddle Dee’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5832. How we check this data.