H. ‘Baby Booties’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Baby Booties' is a miniature cultivar derived from open pollinated seedling #OP99. It is visually distinctive for its small, broadly ovate leaves with cordate (heart-shaped) bases, featuring medium green centers and creamy white, flat margins of 0.6 to 1.3 cm (0.25 to 0.5 in) wide.

In the Garden

This miniature hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 30.5 cm (12 in) in diameter and 17.8 cm (7 in) in height, with a fast growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or small containers due to its diminutive size. Companion plants might include other small shade perennials such as miniature ferns or *Heuchera* cultivars.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.