H. ‘Ruffled Mouse Ears’
Hosta ‘Ruffled Mouse Ears’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Mouse Ears' registered in 2011, 'Ruffled Mouse Ears' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its heavily rippled leaf margins. The blue-green, nearly round leaves with cordate bases and glaucous bloom on both surfaces create a compact, textured appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, forming a dense mound with moderate growth rate. It thrives in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well-suited to rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants include small ferns, heucheras, or miniature sedges that complement its tidy habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Ruffled Mouse Ears' shows typical hosta resistance to deer, slug damage may occur on the glaucous foliage in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green heavy rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 8–10 in (20.3–25.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | dark green by late July |
| Notable characteristics | leaf margins heavily rippled, not variegated |
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 (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4882