Quart pot of 10 Mini Skirt Hosta plants, grown in ideal zones for optimal growth. These miniature Hostas are a sport of Mighty Mouse, with blue-green leaves and ruffled edges. PP26743 certified.
Hosta 'Mini Skirt'
Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is a small, compact hosta with blue-green leaves and a distinctive heart-shaped shape. It is a relatively new hosta, having been introduced in 2000 by Walters Gardens, Inc. 'Mini Skirt' grows to a height of about 8 inches and a width of 12 inches. It forms a neat mound of foliage that is perfect for the front of the border or for growing in containers.
Hosta 'Mini Skirt'
'Mini Skirt' is a low-maintenance hosta that is easy to care for. It prefers partial shade to full shade and well-drained soil. Water 'Mini Skirt' regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Once established, 'Mini Skirt' is drought tolerant. Fertilize 'Mini Skirt' in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
'Mini Skirt' is relatively pest and disease resistant. However, it is important to inspect your plants regularly for any problems.
Here are some ideas for using Hosta 'Mini Skirt' in your garden:
- Plant 'Mini Skirt' as a border plant or ground cover.
- Use 'Mini Skirt' to accentuate other plants in your garden.
- Plant 'Mini Skirt' in a container or planter and place it on your patio or deck.
- Create a miniature hosta garden with 'Mini Skirt' and other small hostas.
No matter how you choose to use it, Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is a beautiful and versatile hosta that will add a touch of charm to your garden.
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.