Name: Hosta 'Bubbatini' | Small Blue Hosta, Red Petioles, Zilis Tini Series
Brand: Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada
Price: 18.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Hosta 'Bubbatini' | Small Blue Hosta, Red Petioles, Zilis Tini Series

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Description

The Small Powerhouse With a Cool Blue Punch

Don't let its diminutive size fool you — Hosta 'Bubbatini' is a masterclass in texture and structural integrity for the smaller corners of your garden. As a standout member of Mark Zilis's Tini series, this hybrid brings together the best of its parents — Hosta 'Blue Dimples' and Hosta 'Shining Tot' — to offer a dense, mounded habit that holds its own from the West Coast to the Atlantic. It is the perfect solution for collectors looking to add architectural frost to a rock garden or a sophisticated container display.

Why It Stands Out

Velvety Blue Architecture: Prized for thick, ovate leaves that hold a heavy glaucous bloom, giving it a soft, frosted blue-green texture that resists fading in the summer heat.
Hidden Crimson Details: Peer closely at the base to find charming red-speckled petioles — a sophisticated trait that adds a pop of unexpected colour to the plant's core.
Season-Extending Blooms: While other hostas fade by August, 'Bubbatini' takes centre stage in late summer with elegant, pale lavender flowers that often persist into October.
Perfectly Proportioned: Its tight, symmetrical mound makes it a premier choice for trough planters or as a tidy front-of-the-border specimen.

Technical Specs

Feature	Specification
Size (H × W)	20–25 cm × 51–64 cm (8–10″ × 20–25″)
Hardiness Zone	Canadian Zones 3–9
Colour	Frosted blue-green with lavender flowers
Light Requirements	Partial to full shade

Grower's Tip

To preserve the blue of your 'Bubbatini,' avoid overhead watering, which can prematurely wear away the natural waxy coating on the leaves. At Hosta Choice Gardens, we strictly adhere to our True to Type protocol — we wait for the foliage to emerge right here in Bécancour to verify the health and signature blue wax before it leaves our hands. Whether you are in the Prairies or the Maritimes, your plant arrives verified, vigorous, and ready to thrive.

Description

The Small Powerhouse With a Cool Blue Punch

Don't let its diminutive size fool you — Hosta 'Bubbatini' is a masterclass in texture and structural integrity for the smaller corners of your garden. As a standout member of Mark Zilis's Tini series, this hybrid brings together the best of its parents — Hosta 'Blue Dimples' and Hosta 'Shining Tot' — to offer a dense, mounded habit that holds its own from the West Coast to the Atlantic. It is the perfect solution for collectors looking to add architectural frost to a rock garden or a sophisticated container display.

Why It Stands Out

Velvety Blue Architecture: Prized for thick, ovate leaves that hold a heavy glaucous bloom, giving it a soft, frosted blue-green texture that resists fading in the summer heat.
Hidden Crimson Details: Peer closely at the base to find charming red-speckled petioles — a sophisticated trait that adds a pop of unexpected colour to the plant's core.
Season-Extending Blooms: While other hostas fade by August, 'Bubbatini' takes centre stage in late summer with elegant, pale lavender flowers that often persist into October.
Perfectly Proportioned: Its tight, symmetrical mound makes it a premier choice for trough planters or as a tidy front-of-the-border specimen.

Technical Specs

Feature	Specification
Size (H × W)	20–25 cm × 51–64 cm (8–10″ × 20–25″)
Hardiness Zone	Canadian Zones 3–9
Colour	Frosted blue-green with lavender flowers
Light Requirements	Partial to full shade

Grower's Tip

To preserve the blue of your 'Bubbatini,' avoid overhead watering, which can prematurely wear away the natural waxy coating on the leaves. At Hosta Choice Gardens, we strictly adhere to our True to Type protocol — we wait for the foliage to emerge right here in Bécancour to verify the health and signature blue wax before it leaves our hands. Whether you are in the Prairies or the Maritimes, your plant arrives verified, vigorous, and ready to thrive.

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