H. ‘Kifukurin Ko Mame’

Overview

Registered in 2002 by P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Kifukurin Ko Mame' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, lance-shaped leaves of light to medium green with very fine (0.02in / 0.1cm) creamy white, slightly rippled margins; the leaf blades are slightly shiny above and very shiny beneath, with two prominent vein pairs, a tapered base, and moderate waviness with light cupping and folding.

In the Garden

This miniature hosta forms a flat, mound-like clump reaching 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It is well suited to shaded or partly shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones and performs admirably in rock gardens, troughs, or containers where its small scale can be appreciated. Its diminutive size and fine white margins make it an effective accent among other small perennials or as a foreground plant in a woodland border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through routine monitoring and appropriate barriers.