'Mini Skirt' Hosta
Perennial
- Miniature hosta only reaches 5" tall!
- Blue-green and white variegated leaves twist and turn.
- Naturally keeps a mounded and tidy habit.
- Tuck into small shady spots or containers.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 5" tall x 13" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5" X 13"
Flower color: Lavender
Foliage color: Cream and green variegation
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer
Features: Space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, alpine and rock, border, container gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, rock garden, small spaces, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Has average water needs, and once established, plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves). In general, soils should never be allowed to dry out.
Spacing: 13 inches apart
Fertilizing: In spring, a light fertilizer can be applied around the emerging plant, but not touching it.
Winterizing: Leave foliage standing in fall to help protect the crown. If desired, a layer of mulch can be applied in a 2" layer very near the base.
Maintenance & pruning: Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
This hosta is adorable. It has a dense growth habit, and feels more firm than most hostas. It is great at the front of the bed. The photo is of it in its first spring, after planting it last summer.
I received 4 “quart” size hostas that were packaged well and in great shape. My only complaint is with the size. The containers were pint-sized and primarily duet with very little root development. From the price and description I expected a larger root ball and plant. But fingers-crossed they’ll do well in my garden.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
We ordered four of these little Hostas and in spite of the torrents of rain, 90* heat and an attack of slugs they are thriving. We will be ordering more!
Arrived in great condition and are thriving! My husband calls them hostages.
The plants were received in tip top condition. Packed so that they wouldn't get bent or broken or lose any soil from the pots. Didn't have to wait long for delivery. Looked at the garden shops in my area for the same plants before ordering them on-line and found they were charging twice as much. Would use this company again without hesitation. Have referred them to several of my neighbors already.
The shipping was so fast. They were packaged so well. They arrived with clear instructions on care and planting. I ordered several of these and they all see to be growing well.
So pleased with the strength and color of the plant. Sturdy plant. If I would want more plants of any kind, Great Garden Plants would be the first place I would go to.
I recommend this company highly.
Unfortunately when these plants were received they were all extremely dried out and wilted. These appear only now to be showing signs of life. Fingers crossed they will thrive and recover.
We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email, automated claim process, or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds. Refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds. After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience. Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.
Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.
My miniskirt hosta has thrived from the moment I got it. When I saw the picture I knew I had to have it. I wondered though what it would actually look like. We all know that the web and catalog pictures show the best possible specimen. I was thrilled to see that it looked just like the picture. It was a perfect specimen, just slightly less mature than the web picture. The plant is adorable.
Bought six mini hostas for front bed. Packaging was superior and ensured full integrity of plant quality. Will definitely order from here again!
Our raised garden looks great with the addition of the Mini Skirt Hostas!
They have adapted well to the combination of sun and shade and I highly recommend them for southern zone 8.
Great plants!
Arrived timely ,well packed and das described
Plant is beautiful and healthy.
I love these little hostas. They're beautiful and perfect for the spots I needed to fill.
Love them. Can’t wait until the grow up.
Purchased a hosta miniskirt plant that appears to be thriving. Would do business again with this vendor.
Cute...just cute, and...doing wonderful!!!
THANK YOU!!
We are true hosts livers & have several varied types. Is there any type that will do well in FULL SUN?
Hostas grow best in shade (less than 4 hours direct sunlight) to part sun (4-6 hours direct sunlight) and are prone to burning when grown in too much sun. However, there are a few hosta varieties that can tolerate sun better than others. That being said, they will need plenty of water to withstand the sun and heat. You can find links to a couple of those hosta here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/products/pocketful-of-sunshine-hosta
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/products/june-hosta
Can you plant mini skirt hosta under sidewalk tree?
Hi there! Considering its petite size, it can be tucked into small shady spots, which makes it suitable for planting under a sidewalk tree as long as there is adequate shade and the tree roots do not overly compete for nutrients and water.
I asking about the mini skirt hosta. What is the size of the plant you will be shipping to me? Is it established? or bare root? Thank you
Mini Skirt hosta is grown in one-quart pots in soil! It's always hard to predict how large the plant will be when shipping, as it changes over the season. It depends on how long it has been growing and if it was recently trimmed. For more information on our plant sizes, check out our page here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes