Hosta Sun Mouse Live Plant – 5.25″ Pot – Perennial Shade Plant – Mini Hosta

Brighten Your Garden with a Vibrant Mini Hosta

Introduce a delightful miniature hosta to your garden, perfect for adding a touch of brightness to any shade area. This perennial plant features brilliant yellow leaves that retain their captivating color throughout the summer, making it an excellent choice for brightening up hosta troughs and shady spots. As a compact variety, it typically grows to about 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide, making it an ideal solution for smaller gardens or container plantings. Its delicate lavender flowers emerge in midsummer, adding an extra layer of visual interest to its golden foliage.

This well-rooted plant arrives in a 5.25 inch pot, ensuring it is ready to thrive immediately in your garden. Unlike smaller starter plants, this established plant is prepared to make an immediate impact, providing instant color and texture. It is perfectly suited for continental and temperate climates, thriving in USDA Hardiness Zone 4 (-30 to -20 °F). For optimal results, plant it in partial to full shade and provide moderate watering to maintain consistent soil moisture. The neutral soil pH requirement further simplifies its cultivation, making it an easy-to-grow addition for any gardener.

Key Benefits of This Mini Hosta

• Vibrant Color: The striking yellow leaves naturally brighten up dark or shady areas, creating a captivating focal point.
• Compact Size: Its small stature makes it perfectly suited for small gardens, intricate designs, and various container plantings, including patio pots and window boxes.
• Easy to Grow: This resilient plant thrives with minimal effort, requiring only partial to full shade and moderate watering to flourish.
• Perennial: Enjoy its beauty year after year as this plant reliably returns each season, offering long-lasting garden enjoyment.
• Established Plant: Arrives well-rooted and ready to grow, ensuring a smooth transition into your garden and immediate visual appeal.

With its unique color and easy-care nature, this mini hosta is a fantastic addition to any garden. Its exceptional ability to thrive in shady conditions makes it a versatile choice for landscapes where direct sunlight is limited. Furthermore, its miniature size provides endless possibilities for creating intricate and interesting garden designs, allowing for creative arrangements in confined spaces or mixed planters.

We ensure that you receive a true-to-type, healthy plant that you’ll enjoy for many years. Our plants are meticulously inspected and cared for to meet the highest standards of quality. Please note that during early spring, plants may still be breaking dormancy and might appear smaller, but they will quickly leaf out and fill in once planted in their permanent location. Shipping is available from April until November, excluding Hawaii and Alaska due to specific import restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions about This Mini Hosta

• How big will this mini hosta get? This plant typically reaches a height of about 6 inches and a spread of 12 inches, making it a truly compact variety.
• What kind of sunlight does it need? This hosta thrives in partial to full shade. Morning sun or filtered shade is ideal for maintaining its bright yellow color and preventing leaf scorch.
• How often should I water my mini hosta? Water moderately, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but never waterlogged. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry spells.
• Is this hosta deer-resistant? Hostas are generally susceptible to deer browsing. If deer are common in your area, consider using deer repellent or protective barriers to safeguard your plant.
• When is the best time to plant my mini hosta? The ideal planting period for this hosta is during the spring or fall when the weather is mild and temperatures are moderate, allowing for optimal root establishment.