H. ‘Bubbatini’
Hosta ‘Bubbatini’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Bubbatini' is a small, mound-forming cultivar derived from a golden yellow sport of *H.* 'Blue Dimples' crossed with *H.* 'Shining Tot'. It is visually distinctive for its low, dense habit and heavily textured, wavy blue-green foliage with a glaucous bloom on the upper surface.
In the Garden
'Hubbatini' reaches approximately 7 inches (17.8 cm) in height and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, forming a compact, fast-growing mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is well suited to rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small size and tidy habit also make it an excellent candidate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and employ barriers or repellents if necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.13 in (5.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green flat margins; slight glaucous bloom on top; moderate glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | shiny, dark green by August 1 |
| Notable characteristics | low, dense mound of wavy, 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 #833