H. ‘Little Jack Frost’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster (AHS), *Hosta* 'Little Jack Frost' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, wavy, lance-shaped leaves of blue-green with slightly shiny surfaces, red petioles, and green scapes marked with red speckles.

In the Garden

'Little Jack Frost' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for containers, rock gardens, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials that complement its cool blue-green foliage.

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 protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.