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    Hosta 'Shining Tot'

    Also Known As

    • Shining Tot Plantain Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3"-8"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Hosta 'Shining Tot' plant details

    Hosta 'Shining Tot' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Shining Tot'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Shining Tot'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The extremely glossy, dark green foliage is quite extraordinary for hostas that small. Grows in small clumps. Lavender flowers.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Hosta 'Shining Tot' plant

    How to Grow Hosta 'Shining Tot'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hosta 'Blue Angel' foliage by Leafari
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-20"

    Width: 30"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-28"

    Width: 40"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 10"-20"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hosta 'Fortunei Albopicta' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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