H. ‘Mini Mouse’
Hosta ‘Mini Mouse’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 from unknown parentage, 'Mini Mouse' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its exceptionally small stature—smaller than Hosta venusta—and its variegated foliage of medium grey-green leaves with flat margins. The plant forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching only 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) in height and 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter, with broadly ovate leaves measuring 1 inch (2.5 cm) long and 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) wide, each bearing four vein pairs. The scapes rise 9 to 12 inches (22.9 to 30.5 cm) above the foliage and produce flowers described as almost blue-purple.
In the Garden
'Mini Mouse' is suited to shaded or partially shaded sites typical of hosta-growing zones, where its diminutive size makes it an ideal subject for troughs, rock gardens, or the front edge of a border. Its slow to moderate growth rate and compact habit allow it to be paired with other miniature perennials such as small ferns, Sedum species, or dwarf Heuchera cultivars. The plant performs well in containers, where its small scale can be appreciated at close range.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium grey-green flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 9–12 in (22.9–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | it is smaller than H. venusta, almost blue purple |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lakeside Little Vamp’ (2006)
- H. ‘Nippers’ (2006)
- H. ‘Risa’ (2006)
- H. ‘Small Parts’ (2006)
- H. ‘Devon Mist’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3774. How we check this data.