Tiny (or miniature) Hosta ~ Less than 7 inches tall
These cute Hosta are becoming very popular. They are useful in small gardens, shady rock gardens, and between rocks or in crevices. They also work great in trough or container gardens.
As the name implies, these are tiny plants! They will grow into clumps like those shown in the photos, but you will have to nurture them along for two to three years! Most will have two or more eyes for a start.
'Baby Bunting'
#4041
(R. Savory,
1982) Mini Small, green, round heart-shaped leaves with bell-shaped
pale lavender flowers in midsummer. 'Baby Bunting' is excellent as a
minature specimen or used as a ground cover hosta. It is one of the
best miniature hostas from Savory's nursery.
Price: $4.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Bitsy Gold'
#4062
(R. Savory,
1985) S A wonderful gold H. longissima hybrid suitable for edging or
specimen use in the rock garden. Long narrow gold leaves form a small
clump. Lavender bell-shaped flowers in late summer.
Price: $5.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Blue Mouse Ears'
#4073
(E. & J.
Deckert, 2000) Mini Who couldn't fall in love with a cute little hosta
with a name like that? Small round gray-green leaves are comprised of a
substance so thick you have to feel it to believe it. Lavender flowers
on short scapes proportionate to the clump top it in midsummer. A
must-have hosta for the collector and rock garden enthusiast. 2008 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Price: $9.80
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Cameo'
#4102
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) Mini Hosta 'Cameo' is the last in the
series of variegated miniature hostas derived from 'Baby Bunting'.
Essentially the reverse variegation pattern of 'Pandora's Box' it
features tiny round green leaves edged with a creamy-white margin. Tiny
lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. 'Cameo' is particularly
effective in a trough or rock garden, or along a path in the shaded
woodland garden.
Price: $8.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Chartreuse Wiggles'
#4116
(P. Alden,
1976) Mini Who can't love the whimsical sea-creature-like effect of
this classic Paul Aden variety? Very narrow wiggly yellow leaves
comprise the miniature mound of foliage perfect for edging, walk-ways,
or showcased into a rock garden. Lavender flowers top the clump in late
summer.
Price: $7.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Cheatin' Heart'
#4107
(W. Zumbar,
1995) Mini Hosta 'Cheatin Heart' forms a small mound of gold
heart-shaped leaves. With its small size, it is a perfect choice for
the rock garden or the front of the woodland garden. Small lavender
flowers top the clump in summer.
Price: $6.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Country Mouse'
#4124
(H. Hansen,
NR) Mini 'Country Mouse' displays tiny heart-shaped, blue-green leaves
encircled with a pure white margin. This sport of 'Bill Dress's Blue'
forms a miniature clump of foliage set close to the ground. Lavender
flowers top the clump in midsummer. Its dimunitive size lends itself
for use in rock gardens, containers and along woodland pathways.
Price: $9.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Cracker Crumbs'
#4122
(R.
Solberg, 2002) Mini This fast growing sport of 'Shiny Penny' features
wavy chartreuse-yellow leaves edged with a narrow green margin. Tiny
lavender flowers top the 12 inch wide clump in midsummer. A nice
addition to the popular group of miniature hostas.
Price: $8.50
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Daisy Doolittle'
#4130
NEW! (G.R.
Goodwin, 2003) Mini This charming miniature hosta from Indiana
hybridizer Randy Goodwin features a wide creamy-white margin with a
narrow green center. A choice candidate for a rock garden or container
garden as the clump matures around 6-inches.
Price: $9.75
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Dragon Tails'
#4188
(W.
Zumbar, NR) Mini I've grown this hosta for many years and it always
seems to illicit favorable comments from garden visitors. 'Dragon
Tails' forms a fast growing clump of long, narrow yellow leaves with a
wonderful miniature wavy edge. The small clump would be equally at home
in a rock garden, trough garden, or in a shaded woodland border.
Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer.
Price: $9.20
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Green Eyes'
#4514
(R. & D.
Benedict, 1990) Mini This charming hosta, (perfect for the rock garden
or edging) forms a miniature mound of yellow leaves, edged with a thin
green margin. Essentially a smaller version of H. sieboldii 'Kabitan',
it is one of the showiest miniature hostas. This hosta was named by
Herb for his wife Dorothy's beautiful green eyes.
Price: $7.75
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Hope'
#4537
(H.
Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) Mini This exciting Shady Oaks
introduction is a gold-edged sport of 'Baby Bunting'. It is the ideal
companion plant for 'Pandora's Box'. It was named because in Greek
Mythology, hope was the last item to remain when Pandora opened the box
given to her by the gods. With its diminutive size and charming habit,
'Hope' is the perfect choice for the shaded rock garden or stone
trough. Tiny purple bell-shaped flowers occur in early summer.
Price: $7.80
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Limey Lisa'
#4616
(W.Zumbar,
NR) Mini The chartreuse-lime leaves of 'Limey Lisa' add a different
color to the hosta collection. With its small size and compact habit it
is a nice addition to the rock garden or front of the shady border.
Lavender flowers top the clump in early summer.
Price: $7.40
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Masquerade'
#4940
(NR) Mini
Hosta 'Masquerade' is a perfect choice for the front of the shaded rock
garden or trough gardens. It forms clumps of tiny white centered leaves
edged by a green margin. Purple flowers top the clumps in summer. A
flashy hosta sure to capture the attention of the miniature hosta
collector.
Price: $5.90
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Popo'
#4716
(R.
O'Harra/F. Reihl, 1993) Mini Hosta 'Popo' is Russ' charming miniature
blue with tiny heart-shaped leaves. It is a fast clump forming hosta.
The plant is smothered with a multitude of pale lavender flowers in
early summer. Excellent in the rock garden or in the front border.
Price: $6.80
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Sunlight Child'
#4874
(R.H.
Benedict, 1991) Mini This choice minature from the late Dr. Benedict
has been passed around for over a decade, but has always remained rare.
Little shiny yellow leaves comprise a nice tiny clump that is typed by
lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta works well in the rock
garden or a trough where its interesting form may be fully appreciated.
'Sunlight Child' is Hideko Gowen's English translation of her Japanese
name.
Price: $7.80
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Teeny -weeny Bikini'
#4900
(E.
Elslager, 2000) Mini Ed Elslager's charming white centered miniature
hosta is great for adding color to the rock garden or tucked into a
trough garden. Tiny wedge-shaped yellow leaves (change to cream) are
margined with a dark green edge. Tiny lavender flowers hover above the
clump in mid to latesummer.
Price: $9.95
Photo by Hans Hanson, Shady Oaks Nursery
'Tortifrons'
#4908
(Japan, NR)
Mini This Japanese selection of H. 'Tardiflora' has glossy dark green
leaves that are twisted as though the plant has been electrocuted. A
unique collector's plant suitable for rock gardens or trough gardens.
Grows to size 6 inches by 6 inches.
