H. ‘Mighty Mini’
Hosta ‘Mighty Mini’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Mouse Ears Supreme' registered in 2013, 'Mighty Mini' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its nearly round, medium blue-green leaves with flat, greenish-yellow margins. The marginal variegation measures 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.6 to 1.3 cm) wide and, notably, does not turn white with maturity.
In the Garden
'Mighty Mini' reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreads to 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, moderate-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small stature makes it an excellent choice for container cultivation, and it pairs effectively with other miniature hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents if necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, greenish yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Notable characteristics | outside margin does not turn white |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears Supreme' — H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears Supreme’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Delaney’ (2013)
- H. ‘Devil's Delight’ (2013)
- H. ‘Eagle Lake Overlook’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3750