H. ‘Niki Mouse’
Hosta ‘Niki Mouse’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 as a sport of Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Niki Mouse' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its starburst golden yellow center surrounded by blue-green margins. The leaves are lightly cupped and slightly wavy, with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Niki Mouse' forms a compact mound 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the golden center remains bright without scorching. Its miniature size makes it well suited for troughs, containers, or the front of a shaded border, where it can be paired with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Niki Mouse' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.6 in (4.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.1 in (2.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow with .2 to .4in (0.5 to 1.0cm) wide, blue-green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly wavy, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 4.375–5.125 in (11.1–13.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | starburst golden yellow center |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' — H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Enchanted Mist’ (2015)
- H. ‘Mighty Moe Supreme’ (2015)
- H. ‘Glass Slipper’ (2013)
- H. ‘Needle's Eye’ (2013)
- H. ‘Pandora's Stripe’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4030. How we check this data.