H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’

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.