{"product_id":"hosta-var-mini-skirt","title":"Hosta var. 'Mini Skirt'","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHosta var 'Mini Skirt'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta spp. 'Mini Skirt'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagaceae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-7\" tall x 13-14\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate (prefers consistent moisture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No (herbaceous perennial, dies back in winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Pale lavender with deeper purple stripes, blooms mid-summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits: Attracts hummingbirds and bees; slug resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5e7fe101-7fff-eafd-af8d-10ceb245702e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHosta 'Mini Skirt' is an adorable miniature hosta that forms a charming, compact mound perfect for small spaces and container gardens. This is the 2024 American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year. The plant thrives in part shade to full shade and performs best in rich, moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. While hostas prefer consistent moisture and will grow in ordinary garden soil, they are most beautiful when provided regular watering, especially during establishment. This miniature cultivar demonstrates medium growth rate and will reach its petite mature size within 2-3 growing seasons. 'Mini Skirt' tolerates a wide range of soils including clay and can even be grown under black walnut trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage of 'Mini Skirt' is exceptionally appealing, featuring very thick, waxy, blue-green leaves surrounded by wide, heavily ruffled, creamy yellow margins in spring. As the growing season progresses, the leaf centers turn increasingly green while the margins lighten to creamy white, providing evolving color interest. The leaves are dramatically ruffled with edges that fold upward, creating extraordinary three-dimensional texture that gives the plant its dancing, skirt-like appearance. In early to mid-summer, short scapes rising approximately 8 inches above the foliage produce small, pale lavender flowers with deeper purple stripes. The compact mounded habit typically reaches just 5-7 inches tall, making it one of the smallest hostas available and perfect for close-up viewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds and attract pollinating bees during the summer blooming period. The thick, heavily textured leaves offer excellent slug resistance compared to thin-leaved varieties, making this a reliable choice for areas with slug pressure. 'Mini Skirt' is exceptionally well-suited for collectors of miniature plants and specialty gardens. The plant is generally low maintenance and demonstrates good tolerance for morning sun, though protection from hot afternoon sun is recommended. This award-winning cultivar represents the pinnacle of miniature hosta breeding, combining outstanding foliage texture, excellent substance, compact size, and proven garden performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Mini Skirt' is perfect for fairy gardens, miniature gardens, troughs, and shallow container gardens where its petite size can be fully appreciated. Plant it right at the edge of borders where visitors can observe the remarkable ruffled foliage up close. Use in rock gardens, as edging along shady pathways, or grouped in small clusters for maximum impact. The compact size makes it ideal for small urban gardens and tight spaces where larger hostas would overwhelm. Pair with other miniature plants, small ferns, Heuchera, and dwarf woodland perennials for a charming collection. Combine with taller shade perennials like Astilbe and Brunnera for scale contrast. This cultivar works beautifully in patio containers where the dancing leaves can be enjoyed at eye level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-79c1b044-7fff-2a62-3f44-d85a5677b4d7\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-01_170154.png?v=1769994688\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50625733066985,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Hosta_MiniSkirt_PP267430000lowres.jpg?v=1770008951","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/hosta-var-mini-skirt","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}