Hosta Ting Tang OS

Hosta ‘Ting Tang’ is a distinctive, not registered miniature hosta introduced by Ed Thaubald as a sport of the well-known ‘Lakeside Zing Zang’. This offering is OS (Originator’s Stock), indicating plants sourced directly from the originator’s original stock and designated as OS only when verifiable.

The foliage features a white center that is misted, streaked, and mottled, surrounded by green margins. This layered, non-solid center gives the plant movement and individuality, with subtle variation from leaf to leaf. ‘Ting Tang’ is also valued for its breeding potential, as it produces variegated seedlings and even variegated seed pods, making it attractive to collectors and hybridizers.

Plants form a tidy miniature clump reaching approximately 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide, making this cultivar ideal for containers, troughs, edging, and close-up display. Lavender flowers appear in summer, adding seasonal interest without overpowering the foliage.

A compact but genetically interesting hosta combining ornamental appeal, breeder value, and verified originator stock.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Ting Tang’
Registration Status: Not registered
Originator: Ed Thaubald
Parentage: ‘Lakeside Zing Zang’ sport
Size Category: Miniature
Mature Size: Approximately 6 inches tall x 12 inches wide
Foliage Color: White center with green margins
Variegation: Misted, streaked, and mottled center
Growth Habit: Compact clumping perennial
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Season: Summer
Fertility: Produces variegated seedlings and variegated seed pods
OS (Originator’s Stock): Yes – sourced directly from the originator
RH Rating: RH3 (Uncommon – limited availability, often sold out)
Primary Interest: Ornamental foliage and breeding potential
Garden Use: Containers, troughs, edging, miniature hosta collections