Photo of Hosta 'King Tut' foliage by Sebright Gardens

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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 19"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Hosta 'King Tut' plant details

Hosta 'King Tut' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'King Tut'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 19 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'King Tut'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its flat, deeply-veined bright golden-green leaves, this ?King Tut? has the same incredible display of gold as the one in Egypt (well, almost!); white bell-flowers in mid-summer. PSh/M
Wonderful bright gold seersuckered & puckered, thick heart shaped corrugated leaves. Lavender striped near white flowers in mid summer. Plant in up to 3/4 day sun to full shade. Some sun inhances color and color will be more chartreuse in full shade. Medium size hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'King Tut' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'King Tut'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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