This month we look at the impact of h. 'Tokudama' on the development of new cultivars...
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'Tokudama' is a beautiful, slow
growing hosta that has many offspring. The following table lists sports, crosses and hybrids that have been introduced from h. 'Tokudama', both directly and as a result of further breeding. As usual we have focused on cultivars we have in our own collection:
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Vital statistics...
Mound size: a medium sized plant growing to between 15-18"
tall.
Leaves: 8" long x 6" wide.
The leaves are nicely rugose and of a heavy texture so more resistant
to slug and snail damage.
Flowers: white with a tinge of lavender.
Some specialists have classified h.
'Tokudama' as a species
but just as many declare it to be a cultivar.
Below are some of our favourite cultivars from
h. 'Tokudama', and
its offspring, include:
H.
'Dancing in the Rain'
Sport of h.
'Blue Umbrellas' registered
in 2004
H.
'Betcher's Blue'
Hybrid of h.
'Tokudama' registered
in 1986
H.
'Blazing Saddles'
Cross of h.
'Blue Umbrellas' with
h. 'Beatrice' registered in 2000
H.
Heat Wave'
Unregistered sport of
h.
'Bright Lights'
H.
'King Tut'
Hybrid of h.
'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' registered in 1981
| Next month: | We look at how you can control the growth of your hostas... |