H. ‘Tyler John’
Hosta ‘Tyler John’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015, 'Tyler John' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins and a powdery blue spring coloration. The foliage exhibits streaking in blue, green, and yellow tones, with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright, mounded clump reaching approximately 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height. Its ovate leaves, measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) wide, display 11 vein pairs and are moderately corrugated with light twisting, folding, and waviness. 'Tyler John' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen plant.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is noted as a good breeder for hybridization work. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | streaked blue, green, and yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | blue greens up as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | powdery blue spring color and streking, good breeder |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Tyler John’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Snakeskin Boots’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Bella Noche’ (2015)
- H. ‘Blue Magoo’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5866