A Fast-Growing Miniature Gem from the Tini Collection
Hosta 'Floratini' is a charming miniature cultivar from hybridizer Mark Zilis, registered in 2009 as part of his celebrated Tini series. Zilis bred it from H. 'Pilgrim' crossed with H. 'Shining Tot', producing a small, dense mound of pale green foliage with yellow flat margins that forms quickly for a miniature — its fast growth rate is a standout trait in this size class. The lightly wavy ovate leaves are topped by attractive medium purple tubular flowers in August, making it ornamentally interesting from spring through late summer. It performs reliably across Canadian hardiness zones 3 through 9.
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Foliage: Pale green centre with yellow flat margins — a delicate, refined two-toned look on a miniature scale that suits troughs, containers, and rock gardens beautifully.
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Growth Rate: Fast for a miniature — forms a dense, tidy mound quickly, making it one of the most rewarding small hostas to establish.
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Leaf Form: Small ovate leaves 8.3 cm (3.25") long with 5 vein pairs and a lightly wavy edge — delicate and refined up close.
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Flowers: Medium purple tubular blooms on green scapes 28 cm (11") tall in August — a vivid floral display that rises well above the miniature mound.
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Size: 14 cm (5.5") tall × 36 cm (14") wide — a true miniature with a tidy, compact footprint.
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Hardiness: Zones 3–9 — reliably cold-hardy across Canada.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
14 cm × 36 cm (5.5" × 14") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Pale green centre, yellow margin |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip: 'Floratini' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and its fast growth rate means it fills a container or trough quickly — a rare quality in a true miniature hosta. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we verify the signature pale green foliage and yellow margin before shipping. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic Mark Zilis Tini selection.
