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Also Known As

  • Tickle Me Pink Hosta
  • Tickle Me Pink Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink' plant details

Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, red and variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Tickle Me Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, red and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow heart shaped, smooth, lightly rippled gold leaves with red tips & red brushed across the shiny backs. Fuchsia like buds bare reddish purple flowers on dark red scapes in late summer to early fall. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Small hosta.
A lovely medium sized hosta that emerges chartreuse and brightens to a pure lemon yellow. Reddish purple flowers appear on pink stems. This one has been on my wish list for a while. A 'One Man's Treasure' x 'Squash Casserole' seedling from Bev Stegeman.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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