H. ‘Tucker Top Cat’
Hosta ‘Tucker Top Cat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, 'Tucker Top Cat' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a cross between a *Hosta* 'Herifu' seedling (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Happy Hearts' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its dark green leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a very shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches approximately 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, forming a compact mound suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials. Its small size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Tucker Top Cat' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Herifu' seedling — H. ‘Herifu’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Happy Hearts' — H. ‘Happy Hearts’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6b, small size):
- H. ‘Pamela Lee’ (2007)
- H. ‘Emerald Necklace’ (1994)
- H. ‘Silent Witness’ (1997)
- H. ‘Ice Cream’ (1998)
- H. ‘Forest Shadows’ (1999)
- H. ‘Zager Green Rim’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5834