H. ‘Tutu’
Hosta ‘Tutu’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Tutu' is a large, semi-upright cultivar resulting from a cross between H. 'Donahue Piecrust' and H. pycnophylla. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with heavily rippled medium green margins, a heavy glaucous bloom on the undersides, and a lightly corrugated, ovate leaf shape with cordate base.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Tutu' reaches a mature spread of approximately 48 inches (122 cm) and a height of 21 inches (53 cm), making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its large, textured foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green tones. The semi-upright habit allows it to integrate into mixed woodland gardens without overwhelming smaller companions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While typical hosta-growing zones support this cultivar, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed with appropriate barriers or deterrents.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; heavy glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 43 in (109.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Donahue Piecrust' — H. ‘Donahue Piecrust’
- Pollen parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Academy Nightfall’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5847. How we check this data.