H. ‘Fukurin Ko Mame’
Hosta ‘Fukurin Ko Mame’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. & J. Ruh.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. & J. Ruh |
| Section class | V-8(5b-4b) (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by P. & J. Ruh, this miniature hosta originated from Hosta 'Yakushima Mizu' as seed parent with an unknown pollen parent. Visually distinctive for its flat, ground-hugging habit and narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a mottled yellow margin that matures to white, 'Fukurin Ko Mame' forms a dense, low mound.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter and only 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in height, this slow-growing miniature is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its compact size and flat growth make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. It performs best in typical hosta-growing zones with partial to full shade, paired with other small-scale woodland perennials such as dwarf ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small size may reduce visibility to browsing animals.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.13 in (5.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.63 in (1.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Leaf | medium green with .03in (0.1cm) wide, mottled yellow turns white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin begins yellow, turns white |
| Notable characteristics | flat growth, white edges, miniature |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Yakushima Mizu'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-8(5b-4b), miniature size):
- H. ‘Fukurin Tosayama’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1982. How we check this data.