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Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

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$29.49
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 8 Inches
  • Width 12 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3-9

Here is a small hosta for your part sun to shade garden that will delight you in every way. Small cupped, heart shaped leaves sprout up creating a mound of seagreen and make a great little understory plant to shade loving shrubs in your woodland edge setting. Grown primarily for its unique colored foliage, Blue Mouse Ears will delight you with its mid summer lavender flowers that are reminiscent of a snapdragon bloom and are held up a few inches above the fresh foliage.

Native to China, Korea, Japan and the far eastern portion of Russia, it is easy to see where this tough little perennial got its cold hardiness from. Hardy in Zones 3 to 9, Blue Mouse Ears will grace gardens from the upper tier states of the North down to the hot summer zones of the South, growing anywhere that there is a slightly cooler winter to fuel the plant for the next season’s growth. Their tough leathery leaves are deceptively soft looking, they will resist most animals wanting to nibble on them. Hosta are reported to be slightly salt tolerant, whether it's from seaside locations or along highways that are treated with road salt.

Blue Mouse Ears Hosta Care

An easy to care for perennial, Blue Mouse Ears is going to be happy with an average to fertile soil. A well drained humus rich soil will give you best results. They prefer a pH range of 6.0 to 6.5, slightly acidic to neutral. Full sun will scorch the leaves. These little perennials prefer to be in partial to full shade with a consistently moist soil. Mulch with a good quality pine bark mulch for best moisture retention and water consistently throughout the hottest months of summer if rainfall is inadequate. Hosta will thrive in fertile soils with little to no additional fertilizer, but if soil is particularly poor, add a general purpose fertilizer in the spring to give it a good start and repeat every 4 to 6 weeks as needed.

Deadheading is not necessary as it may not extend the bloom season and the spent blooms naturally fall off, but good housekeeping is essential for disease prevention so you may want to deadhead the spent blooms and keep the plant’s energies focused on the leaves and the roots rather than in making seeds. Prune wilted leaves and stems back down to the ground after the cold weather hits, preferably before the snow arrives in colder regions. Cover with about 1 inch of good clean mulch to protect the root zone from the cold and frost heaving.

Blue Mouse Ears Hosta Spacing

Space plants about 12 inches apart. Hosta likes to spread its leaves out farther than its root base and need room to stretch. This also promotes good air circulation. Growing to only 8 inches tall and spreading out about 12 inches, this is a small plant that will make a big impact on the aesthetic look of your shade garden. Plant them as an understory plant for larger perennial shrubs and flowers for a great affect. The seagreen colored leaves will contrast with chartreuse foliage nicely, so this little perennial also makes an adorable addition to a patio container.

Blue Mouse Ears Hosta Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 8 Inches
Mature Width: 12 Inches
Plant Spacing: 12 Inches
Growth Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Shade: Lavender
Seasonal Interest: Mid Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue-Green
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Uses: Border Plant Container Mass Planting Edging Plant Combinations
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Hosta hybrid 'Blue Mouse Ears'
SKU:
HOSBM

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Known As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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