Hosta ‘Tokudama Varigata’

Name: Hosta ‘Tokudama Varigata’
Brand: Perennial
Availability: InStock

Plantain Lily 'Tokudama Nebulosa'

A variegated form of the tokudama type, with thick, rounded leaves showing blue-green coloring and creamy to yellow variegation. Slow-growing and refined, it forms a compact, textured mound and produces pale flowers held just above the foliage in summer.

Flowering Months

Jan J

Feb F

Mar M

Apr A

May M

Jun J

Jul J

Aug A

Sep S

Oct O

Nov N

Dec D

Size

Max Height

0.1 m — 0.5 m

Max Spread

0.5 m — 1.0 m

Growth Habit

Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.

Planting Position

Sunlight i Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.

Part Shade

Aspect i Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.

North East West

Exposure i Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.

Sheltered

Hardiness i Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.

(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type i Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.

Clay Loam

Soil Moisture i Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH i Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.

Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Rockeries
Containers
Flower Borders
Groundcover

Merits

Generally disease-free

Hosta ‘Tokudama Varigata’ Description

Hosta ‘Tokudama Variegata’ is a slow-growing variegated hosta valued for its thick textured leaves and refined mound-forming habit. It produces rounded blue-green foliage with creamy to yellow variegation, often showing the heavy substance and puckered surface associated with tokudama types. Grown in partial shade with moist, fertile soil, it is best placed where its subtle color and texture can be appreciated, such as near paths, in shaded borders, containers, or carefully arranged hosta collections. In summer, pale lavender to white flowers rise above the compact mound, adding a gentle seasonal highlight. For gardeners looking for a variegated hosta with substance, texture, and a composed garden presence, Hosta ‘Tokudama Variegata’ is an elegant choice.

Planting Guide for Hosta ‘Tokudama Varigata’

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Care guide for Hosta ‘Tokudama Varigata’

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Uses for Hosta ‘Tokudama Varigata’ & Garden Styles it suits

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