MyHostas database

HostaFriar Tuck

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Jim Schwarz 2000

Origin'Sum It Up' sport

Size category 

Plant height x width75x180 cm (30x71 in.)

Leaf length x width38x28 cm (15x11 in.)

Vein pairs15-16

Leaf colorgreenish-yellow,yellow edge

Variegationedge

Leafa bit wavy, a bit corrugated, bovate

Petiole 

Scapelight green

Scape height100 cm (39 in.)

Flowerlavender,tubular

Flower length7.5 cm (3 in.)

Fragrant 

Flowering periodAugust

Fertile 

Podgreen

Ploidy3.5-3-3

Patents 

Info70" x 30" tall semi upright plant with greenish yellow with a 4" wide rippled yellow margined leaf. Possible tetraploid sport of H. 'Sum it Up' second in the 'Robin Hood series.

Sports'Buster' sport/yy
'Gemini' sport/gg

Progeny