Curly Fries Hosta is a small-medium sized plant that grows in both sun and shade. It has pale lavender flowers and comes in a 4.33-inch pot with 10 counts. Grown with care, it's perfect for any garden!
Miniature Hosta. A Sport of 'Mighty Mouse'
A miniature hosta is a sport of 'Mighty Mouse' is called Hosta 'Mini Skirt'. It is a tiny hosta that grows to be only 4-6 inches tall and 6-8 inches wide. The leaves are round and have a bright yellow margin. The margin turns creamy white in the summer. The leaves are also very thick and have a heavy substance, which makes them resistant to slugs.
Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and container gardens.
Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is a relatively easy-care plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for growing Hosta 'Mini Skirt':
- Choose a sunny or partially shady location with well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
With proper care, Hosta 'Mini Skirt' will thrive for many years and provide you with beautiful foliage.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
