H. ‘Bluetini’
Hosta ‘Bluetini’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, 'Bluetini' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a golden yellow sport of *Hosta* 'Blue Dimples' as the pod parent, with *Hosta* 'Shining Tot' as the pollen parent. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its dense, mound-like habit and medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Bluetini' reaches a mature diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), forming a compact, fast-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or dwarf astilbes. Its small size makes it suitable for container cultivation, rock gardens, or the front of shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Bluetini' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor foliage regularly and employ control measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; slight glaucous bloom on top; moderate glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small, dense mound of blue-green foliage |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: golden yellow sport of H. 'Blue Dimples' — H. ‘Blue Dimples’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Shining Tot' — H. ‘Shining Tot’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #713