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Hosta 'Azuretini' | Petite Hybrid for the Front Border - Sleek & Modern Matte Blue Foliage

Description

A Petite Azure Refreshment for the Front of the Border

A sophisticated standout in the famous "Tini" series by Mark Zilis, Hosta 'Azuretini' is a brilliant hybrid that captures the best of its parentage—a golden yellow sport of 'Blue Dimples' crossed with the diminutive 'Shining Tot'. This selection is prized for its tidy, vase-shaped habit and a smooth leaf texture that feels remarkably clean and modern. The foliage emerges in a cooling shade of matte blue, held aloft on stiff, upright petioles that create a sense of architectural structure despite its smaller stature. Whether it's anchoring a contemporary container on a BC patio or lining a woodland path in Newfoundland, its upright silhouette and consistent colour make it a "top-shelf" choice for any Canadian garden.

Why It Stands Out

  • Architectural Vase Shape: The upright growth habit is ideal for underplanting with low-growing groundcovers or displaying in decorative pots.
  • Uniform Matte Blue: Features smooth, spear-shaped leaves with a refined blue glaucous bloom that transitions gracefully to a deep teal-green.
  • Compact and Tidy: Inheriting its refined, smaller stature from 'Shining Tot', it maintains a manageable footprint perfect for tight urban spaces.
  • Sturdy Vertical Scapes: In mid-summer, it produces delicate, pale lavender flowers on perfectly upright stems that mirror the plant's overall form.

Technical Specifications

Feature Details
Size (Height) 25 cm (10 inches)
Size (Width) 56 cm (22 inches)
Hardiness Zone Canadian Zones 3–9
Colour Matte medium blue to teal-green
Light Requirements Partial Shade to Full Shade

Grower's Tip

To highlight the unique upright form of 'Azuretini', try planting it against a backdrop of fine-textured ferns or golden-toned forest grass. At our Bécancour nursery, we take the time to observe the first signs of spring growth to ensure every division is True to Type before it begins its journey to your garden. This patience allows us to verify that the distinct spear-shaped leaves and vigorous blue colour are fully established, ensuring a healthy start for your new favourite hosta.

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    • Next Availability Date: Now (Trade 1 gallon / 2-3 "eyes")
    • Mature Height: 10" (25.40 cm)
    • Mature Spread: 22" (55.88 cm)
    • Size Classification: Small
    • Seasonal Leaf Change: blue>blue-green
    • Hybridizer: Zilis
    • Hybridizer (List 2):
    • AHS Registration Year: 2009
    • Canada Breeders' Rights No. / Expiry:
    • US Patent No. / Expiry:
    • Collection: "Tini" Collection
    • Photo Credit: Hosta Choice Gardens (CDN) ©2025
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      Description

      A Petite Azure Refreshment for the Front of the Border

      A sophisticated standout in the famous "Tini" series by Mark Zilis, Hosta 'Azuretini' is a brilliant hybrid that captures the best of its parentage—a golden yellow sport of 'Blue Dimples' crossed with the diminutive 'Shining Tot'. This selection is prized for its tidy, vase-shaped habit and a smooth leaf texture that feels remarkably clean and modern. The foliage emerges in a cooling shade of matte blue, held aloft on stiff, upright petioles that create a sense of architectural structure despite its smaller stature. Whether it's anchoring a contemporary container on a BC patio or lining a woodland path in Newfoundland, its upright silhouette and consistent colour make it a "top-shelf" choice for any Canadian garden.

      Why It Stands Out

      • Architectural Vase Shape: The upright growth habit is ideal for underplanting with low-growing groundcovers or displaying in decorative pots.
      • Uniform Matte Blue: Features smooth, spear-shaped leaves with a refined blue glaucous bloom that transitions gracefully to a deep teal-green.
      • Compact and Tidy: Inheriting its refined, smaller stature from 'Shining Tot', it maintains a manageable footprint perfect for tight urban spaces.
      • Sturdy Vertical Scapes: In mid-summer, it produces delicate, pale lavender flowers on perfectly upright stems that mirror the plant's overall form.

      Technical Specifications

      Feature Details
      Size (Height) 25 cm (10 inches)
      Size (Width) 56 cm (22 inches)
      Hardiness Zone Canadian Zones 3–9
      Colour Matte medium blue to teal-green
      Light Requirements Partial Shade to Full Shade

      Grower's Tip

      To highlight the unique upright form of 'Azuretini', try planting it against a backdrop of fine-textured ferns or golden-toned forest grass. At our Bécancour nursery, we take the time to observe the first signs of spring growth to ensure every division is True to Type before it begins its journey to your garden. This patience allows us to verify that the distinct spear-shaped leaves and vigorous blue colour are fully established, ensuring a healthy start for your new favourite hosta.

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