Hosta School Mouse Plant – Live Outdoor Plant – 5.25″ Pot – Perennial Shade Miniature

Add Charm to Your Garden with Hosta School Mouse

The Hosta School Mouse is a delightful addition to any shade garden. This miniature hosta variety offers unique appeal with its charming size and distinctive foliage. Arriving in a 5.25″ pot, this well-rooted perennial is ready to be planted and enjoyed. Its unusual appearance makes it a standout choice for adding texture and visual interest to your outdoor space. Hostas are known for their ease of care and ability to thrive in shady conditions, making them a popular choice for gardeners of all levels.

This Hosta ‘School Mouse’ is a sport of ‘Church Mouse’, it shares all the same great features as its parent but possesses a clearly defined yellow margin. Thick, coarsely wavy leaves have blue-green to green centers and creamy yellow margins that holds its color fairly consistently throughout the season. Proportionate scapes carry lavender flowers in early summer. Height: 8 inches Spread: 12 inches. These hostas are grown in a temperate climate and are perfect for outdoor planting.

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.

Our plants are grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots and develop large root systems. These are not a small liner but a plant you can put right into your garden. That means you will get a bigger plant right away compared to a starter plant. We guarantee you will get a true to type healthy plant that you will love for years. If you have any problems or questions we are happy to help. During early spring plants may still be breaking dormancy so they may appear smaller than they will be when they fully leaf out. In Fall or Winter the plants may be dormant which means the may be losing or have completely lost their leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big will the Hosta School Mouse get? This miniature hosta typically reaches a height of about 8 inches and spreads to around 12 inches.
• What kind of sunlight does it need? Hosta School Mouse thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
• What type of soil is best? It prefers fertile, average soil with a neutral pH. Ensure the soil is well-draining.
• How often should I water it? Water medium, keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods.
• When is the best time to plant Hosta School Mouse? The ideal planting period is during the spring or fall when the weather is mild.