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Also Known As

  • Hosta 'Teeny Weeny Bikini'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini' plant details

Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The tiny 8" wide clump is composed of long, shiny, tapered leaves, each creamy white with a dark green border. In late August, the clumps are topped with 9" scapes of dark purple flowers...great for low flying hummingbirds. This surprisingly vigorous clump makes a delightful specimen where a bright miniature hosta is needed.
'Teeny Weeny Bikini' is a tiny hosta with light yellow to cream leaves surrounded by a dark green border. Very slow and difficult to grow, this one is best in containers or rock gardens and will do best with some morning sun.
Smooth, narrow leaves with pale yellow centers & medium green margins that streaks to centers; Good grower for type. Rich purple flowers in late summer. Plant in well drained soil & low sun with afternoon shade. Miniature hosta.
Yellow leaves/narrow green edge. Mini.
A charming miniature hosta with tiny wedge-shaped yellow leaves that change to cream and are margined with dark green. Diminutive lavender flowers hover above the clump in mid to late summer.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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