Hosta of the Day - Toy Soldier

[redcrx]

I have a few of these - one in the ground, one in a pot and a couple in troughs.

Toy Soldier is a sport of Blue Cadet. The leaf can develop a third color or "glow" between the center and margin which can be seen in the last two photos.

Registry - http://hostaregistrar.org/detail.php?id ... %20Soldier
MyHostas - http://myhostas.be/db/hostas/Toy+Soldier
Hosta Library - http://www.hostalibrary.org/t/toysoldier.html

Toy Soldier - June 26, 2013

Toy Soldier - May 26, 2012

Toy Soldier - May 3, 2012

Toy Soldier - May 29, 2012

Toy Soldier - June 30, 2011

[lessa's dh]

We've had ours growing in the same spot for several years and this year is the best it's ever shown - fairly dark due to the heavier shade (for now!)

H. Toy Soldier growing in fairly consistent shade

[Linda P]

There were a few years when I wondered why I was so excited to get this hosta. Last year the whole plant got that 'glow', and it was really very nice. It's also a great bloomer. I had given it a prime location near my deck and was thinking about moving it somewhere else, but I think I'll leave it there. It keeps its good looks late in the year, which is another good feature.

[Carol O]

Received Toy Soldier in the plant exchange last summer. I really like it and it is blooming.