H. ‘Mrs Minky’
Hosta ‘Mrs Minky’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, this small hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *Hosta minor* and *Hosta* 'Piedmont Gold'. 'Mrs Minky' is visually distinctive for its green leaves with medium yellow, heavily rippled margins, a combination that creates a crisp, variegated effect on a compact plant.
In the Garden
Reaching 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter at maturity, 'Mrs Minky' forms a tidy, rounded clump suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. Its small size and 6-inch (15.2 cm) leaves with 7 vein pairs make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. It pairs well with other small perennials such as heucheras or dwarf ferns, and performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small, compact habit can make protective measures easier to implement.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium yellow heavy ripples margins |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. minor
- Pollen parent: H. 'Piedmont Gold' — H. ‘Piedmont Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3929