Add some colour to your garden with 'Appletini'. This compact variety grows up to 6" in height and spreads up to 14". Its wavy, yellow leaves turn into a vibrant apple-green in the summer, making it a perfect addition to a shady rock garden, border edge, or trough. Ideal for adding a pop of color to any outdoor space.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Azuretini' is a small, semi-upright mound of rippled, ovate leaves with red dotted petioles. They have a slightly glaucous top and moderately glaucous bottom. From mid-August to October, it produces tubular flowers. This cultivar is a hybrid of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot', growing to 10" in height and 22" in width.
'Bluetini' is a fast-growing hybrid cultivar with medium blue-green foliage and pale purple tubular flowers that bloom from mid-August to September. Its unique blend of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot' offers a slightly rippled, ovate, and glaucous appearance.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Bubbatini' (10"x25") - a unique cultivar registered by Mark Zilis. This sport of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot' boasts beautiful, ovate leaves with a slight glaucous bloom on top and moderate bloom on the bottom. Red-dotted petioles add a touch of colour, while tubular flowers bloom from mid-August to October.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Citratini' is a unique member of the "TINI" series from Mark Zilis, boasting bright golden foliage that shifts to shiny green in late summer. With its distinct cross between H. 'Shining Tot' and H. 'Gold Regal,' this plant showcases slightly wavy leaves and delicate pale purple flowers on 12-16" scapes in August.
'Cooltini,' is a small but stunning cultivar, boasting medium blue-green foliage that transforms into a deep green hue by August. With slightly rippled and corrugated ovate leaves, this plant stands at 11 inches tall and spreads to 26 inches wide. Its red dotted petioles add a touch of colour, while pale purple flowers bloom from mid-August to September. Developed by expert Mark Zilis in Illinois, this hybrid is a must-have for any hosta enthusiast.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Cupatini,' the rarest of all Mark Zilis's "tinis"! Its distinctive blue-green, cupped leaves and white flowers stand out from the other "tini" varieties. A hybrid of 'Blue Dimples' and 'Shining Tot,' it thrives in containers or at the front of a shaded border. Perfect for adding a unique touch to any garden.
Part of the “Tini" Series by Mark Zilis.
Photo courtesy of Mark Zilis
'Floratini' is a miniature hosta with small, pale green leaves, a hybrid of H. 'Pilgrim' x H. 'Shining Tot'. The oval and slightly wavy leaves offer a delicate and unique touch to any garden. Enjoy the medium purple tubular flowers in August.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Lemontini' is a perfect addition to your garden! This compact mound boasts shiny, bright gold foliage that starts as chartreuse before maturing into vibrant gold. Topped with eye-catching purple flowers, it's sure to make a statement. (Cheers to this golden beauty!).
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Limetini' (8"x22") is a compact plant with light green foliage that is lightly wavy, slightly rippled, and somewhat shiny on top. A hybrid of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot,' it stands at 8 inches tall and spreads 22 inches wide. Its pale purple, tubular flowers bloom from August to September.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
Seasonal leaf change: golden yellow > pale green
Shake up your garden with 'Martini,' a compact hosta that brings a wave of dark green foliage and pops of pale purple flowers in August. Perfect for smaller spaces, this 10"x21" beauty will add a touch of boldness to the front of your garden bed.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
Available Spring 2026.
Photo courtesy Mark Zilis (Hybridizer)
'Saketini (9"x20") is a compact and uniquely coloured hosta, perfect for the front of a shaded garden. Its pale yellowish-green leaves have a slight shine and a wavy texture, giving it a distinct appearance. In late summer, you can enjoy its pale purple closed flower buds on 16" scapes—a great addition to any garden. 'Saketini' prefers some morning sun to develop its unique colouring.
Seasonal leaf change: pale-green > yellowish-green
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis
The last named cultivar in the Tini series; hybrid between a gold-sport of ‘Blue Dimples’ X ‘Shining Tot’; named for its attractively wavy, bluish green foliage; good edging plant. Pale purple flowers open on 14” scapes from late July into early August.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis
Photo courtesy of Mark Zilis (Hybridizer)