Hosta 'Mini Skirt'

Hosta 'Mini Skirt': Ruffled Edges and Charming Proportions

Whimsical and irresistible, Hosta 'Mini Skirt' delights with its compact form and highly ruffled, blue-green leaves edged in creamy white. This miniature variety is full of character, with thick, textured foliage that curls gently at the margins. In summer, it sends up short scapes topped with pale lavender flowers, adding a soft lift above its tidy mound.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 12–15 cm
• Spread: 25–30 cm, forming a tight, low clump
• Flower Colour: Pale lavender
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer
• Foliage: Blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins; thick, wavy, and deeply ruffled
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is a standout choice for troughs, small containers, rock gardens, or the front of shaded borders. Its miniature size and exuberant leaf texture make it a perfect accent where space is limited but charm is essential. Durable and low maintenance, it holds its variegation well and adds a playful twist to hosta collections and fairy gardens alike.

Companion Plants: Surround Hosta 'Mini Skirt' with Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket', whose lacy foliage and delicate flowers enhance the hosta’s dainty form. Add Athyrium 'Victorian Lady Fern' to contribute graceful, upright fronds and soft texture. At ground level, accent with Carex 'Evergold', whose fine variegated blades echo the hosta’s margins and add year-round visual appeal.

Care Instructions: Plant in partial to full shade with humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry weather and mulch to conserve moisture. Cut back spent foliage in early spring. Division is rarely needed but can be done in spring if the clump becomes too dense.

History: Hosta 'Mini Skirt' is a sport of 'Mighty Mouse', introduced by Walters Gardens. It’s prized for its exaggerated ruffling and robust leaf substance, making it one of the most charismatic miniature hostas available.

Final Thoughts: Petite in size but full of flair, Hosta 'Mini Skirt' brings personality and polish to the shade garden—proof that great things really do come in small, stylish packages.