Introducing...
Miniature hostas
Diminutive and without the tendency to spread of the larger types, these miniature hostas are excellent alongside ferns, mosses and hardy cyclamen in a shady rock garden or in shallow troughs.
Looks
Small leaves appear from below ground in early spring. They have the same variety of leaf shape as larger hostas but include types with deeply cupped leaves (such as 鈥楤lue Mouse Ears鈥�).
Likes
They prefer soil that does not dry out in summer, but appreciate good drainage, in a lightly shaded position. Top containers with gravel.
Dislikes
They will not do well in a very sunny position where the soil or potting compost dries out. They dislike wet soil around the roots in winter.
Did you know?
Growing miniature hostas in shallow pans or troughs restricts the roots and reduces the overall size of the plant. However, this is a case of naturally small hostas being encouraged to be a bit tinier, rather than like making really big plants small as with bonsai.
Growing guide
How to grow hostas
All the information you鈥檒l need to grow & care for hostas in your garden.
Miniature hostas we recommend
Hosta 'Little Caesar' (v)
plantain lily 'Little Caesar'
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
Hosta 'Pandora's Box' (v)
plantain lily 'Pandora's Box'
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
Hosta 'Little Caesar' (v)
plantain lily 'Little Caesar'
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
Hosta 'Pandora's Box' (v)
plantain lily 'Pandora's Box'
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
- 0.1鈥�0.5 metres
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