The 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis' Hosta is a highly popular perennial prized for its striking, thick, and heavily corrugated blue-green leaves with wide, irregular golden margins. It is an excellent, low-maintenance choice for shady garden areas due to its slug resistance and attractive foliage. Characteristics and Growing Information Foliage: The key feature is its large, nearly round leaves that are frosty blue-green in the center with wide, chartreuse to gold edges. The leaves have a distinctly puckered, corrugated texture. Flowers: Fragrant, bell-shaped, pale lavender or near-white flowers appear on tall stalks (up to 28 inches) in mid-summer (July). Size: It typically grows to a height of 16 to 20 inches with a spread of 24 to 36 inches at maturity. Growth Rate: It has a moderate growth rate and generally takes about a year to establish itself fully. Hardiness Zones: It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. Pest Resistance: Reviewers and experts note its excellent slug resistance, which is a major advantage for hostas. Care Instruction Light Requirements: The plant does best in partial to full shade. More sun exposure tends to make the blue color greener, so shade is recommended for the best color display. Soil Requirements: It prefers fertile, moist, and well-drained soil, but tolerates a wide range of soil types, including acidic or clay soil. Watering: It has average water needs and should be watered regularly, but not overwatered. Consistent moisture is important, especially during the first growing season. Maintenance: Fertilize once per year, about six inches away from the base, with a slow-release product. Remove spent flower stems to keep the plant tidy for the remainder of the season. Mulch +/- 2 inches for the first winter to protect the roots from frost heaving, removing it in early spring.
