H. ‘Tyre’
Hosta ‘Tyre’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Tyre' is a small hosta cultivar distinguished by its ovate, flat leaves with shiny surfaces and streaked white and green margins. The parentage is unknown, but the plant sets viable seed.
In the Garden
'Tyre' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small size and attractive variegated foliage make it suitable for the front of a shaded border, rock gardens, or container culture. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant perennials in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Tyre' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | shiny on top; shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small streaked, sets seeds |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Academy Grass Clippings’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bob Koffler’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cutie Pie’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5869