H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’
Hosta ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, this miniature hosta is a stable, margined sport of Hosta 'Royal Mouse Ears'. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, blue-green leaves with creamy white margins, a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and a compact, slow-growing mound.
In the Garden
'Frosted Mouse Ears' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas. Mature plants reach 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and spread to 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, forming a dense, mound-like clump. Its miniature size makes it well-suited for troughs, containers, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs effectively with small ferns or woodland groundcovers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures may be necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | blue-green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 6–12 in (15.2–30.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center becomes dark green |
| Notable characteristics | stable, margined form of H. 'Royal Mouse Ears' |
| Plant patent | PBR30047 QZ |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Calico Mouse Ears’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Imp’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Toy Treasure’ (2006)
- H. ‘Trixi’ (2006)
- H. ‘Country Mouse’ (2007)
- H. ‘Geissler's Edge’ (2005)
- H. ‘Iced Lemon’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1970. How we check this data.