'Azuretini' is a small, semi-upright mound of rippled, ovate leaves with red dotted petioles. They have a slightly glaucous top and moderately glaucous bottom. From mid-August to October, it produces tubular flowers. This cultivar is a hybrid of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot', growing to 10" in height and 22" in width.
This vigorous small hosta adds beautiful contrast to any garden with its corrugated blue-green leaves and crisp golden-yellow margins. Its attractive foliage and good substance make it a standout option for borders or containers. In the summer, it produces lovely lavender flowers. With a height of 9 inches and a width of 21 inches, this small hosta is a perfect addition to any garden.
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'Best Of Twenty' (11"x25"), a highly coveted hosta with heart shaped blue-green leaves and striking purplish red petioles. This long-awaited variety boasts vibrant lavender purple flowers and grows to 11 inches high and 25 inches wide. Add a pop of color to your garden with this must-have plant.
Introducing 'Biddy's Blue' - a unique hosta with origins in New Zealand. Its medium size and slightly wavy blue-green foliage make it stand out in any garden. Bred by Rosemary Barrett, this non-registered cultivar adds a touch of mystery to your collection. Rare and in very few collections. Also know as 'Biddy Blue' or 'Kiwi Biddy Blue'.
'Blue Jewel' (12"x26") - a very rare Benedict plant with a stunning powder blue colour and deep veining. Its heavy substance ensures a long-lasting beautiful appearance, even late into the fall. From Herb's breeding program, this top-notch blue is a must-have for collectors looking for a unique addition to their garden.
Blue Jewel's listing on the Hosta Library reads:
"'Blue Jewel' is one of the more rare of the Benedict blues. It isn't around very much at all and we don't know if any nursery is offering it. It is a really top-notch blue from Herb's breeding program and a nice rarity for the collector."
Photo courtesy Bert Malkus
'Blue Moon' is a small, slow-growing Tardiana hosta with thick, dark blue-green foliage. It matures to a height of 10 inches and 26 inches wide, producing beautiful white flowers in July-August. Developed by English hosta expert Eric Smith.
'Bluetini' is a fast-growing hybrid cultivar with medium blue-green foliage and pale purple tubular flowers that bloom from mid-August to September. Its unique blend of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot' offers a slightly rippled, ovate, and glaucous appearance.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Bubbatini' (10"x25") - a unique cultivar registered by Mark Zilis. This sport of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot' boasts beautiful, ovate leaves with a slight glaucous bloom on top and moderate bloom on the bottom. Red-dotted petioles add a touch of colour, while tubular flowers bloom from mid-August to October.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Citratini' is a unique member of the "TINI" series from Mark Zilis, boasting bright golden foliage that shifts to shiny green in late summer. With its distinct cross between H. 'Shining Tot' and H. 'Gold Regal,' this plant showcases slightly wavy leaves and delicate pale purple flowers on 12-16" scapes in August.
'Cooltini,' is a small but stunning cultivar, boasting medium blue-green foliage that transforms into a deep green hue by August. With slightly rippled and corrugated ovate leaves, this plant stands at 11 inches tall and spreads to 26 inches wide. Its red dotted petioles add a touch of colour, while pale purple flowers bloom from mid-August to September. Developed by expert Mark Zilis in Illinois, this hybrid is a must-have for any hosta enthusiast.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
Experience the vibrant glow of H. 'Copa Cabana.' Its pale yellow, rounded leaves remain a stunning shade of gold even in the full morning sun. The pale yellow colour holds up through July, and then it greens up a bit. With its excellent sun resistance, this hosta provides a long-lasting pop of colour in your garden. Enjoy its mellow yellow hue through July, then watch as it transforms into a lovely shade of green.
'Cupatini,' the rarest of all Mark Zilis's "tinis"! Its distinctive blue-green, cupped leaves and white flowers stand out from the other "tini" varieties. A hybrid of 'Blue Dimples' and 'Shining Tot,' it thrives in containers or at the front of a shaded border. Perfect for adding a unique touch to any garden.
Part of the “Tini" Series by Mark Zilis.
Photo courtesy of Mark Zilis
Indulge in the playful palate of 'Dinner Mint' (10"x20"). This delightful variety, a sport of Lemontini, presents bright yellow leaves with a charmingly wavy dark green margin. And just when you thought it couldn't get any sweeter, it boasts lovely purple flowers in late summer.
'Extasy,' a compact hosta hybrid expertly crafted with genetics from multiple varieties. Its charming fountain-like clump boasts powder blue leaves accented with a creamy white centre that transitions to white as the summer progresses. With a height of 10" and a width of 17", this plant is the perfect addition to any garden. Don't forget the beautiful 16" scapes of lavender flowers that bloom in midsummer, attracting graceful hummingbirds.
'Floratini' is a miniature hosta with small, pale green leaves, a hybrid of H. 'Pilgrim' x H. 'Shining Tot'. The oval and slightly wavy leaves offer a delicate and unique touch to any garden. Enjoy the medium purple tubular flowers in August.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Foxfire Zulu' boasts a large, semi-upright mound of shiny, green foliage, perfect for adding a touch of lushness to any space. Its leaf blades are narrowly ovate-shaped, deeply veined, and slightly wavy, creating a visually intriguing display. Rare selection.
Experience a burst of colour with 'Fruit Punch!' Vibrant lemon-yellow foliage with blackberry edges transitions to wavy kiwi coloured leaves. Watch as strawberry-coloured scapes with grape-purple flowers add a touch of elegance. This vigorous grower prefers moderate to shady areas—another great selection from Don Dean.
4.7" pot inventory available August 2025.
Trade 1-gallon inventory available Spring 2026.
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'Goldbrook Grayling'- a unique Hosta with long, pointed grey leaves and delicate pink flowers. This small H. tardiana type is a seedling of H. 'Happiness' and matures into a compact mound.
''Golden Teacup' (10"x22") features small, profoundly cupped, and puckered gold leaves with excellent substance and a slow growth rate—this H. 'Aspen Gold x 'Gold Regal' hybrid produces a classic upright shape and white flowers in July. The foliage emerges bright gold and changes to chartreuse as the season progresses. This plant is perfect for any garden with a small clump size and heavy substance.
Discover the unique and vibrant 'Goldrush'! This small-medium-sized hosta thrives in both semi-shade and full shade, featuring golden leaves with a green border and stunning pale lavender flowers. With a fast to medium growth rate and a height of 12", it's a perfect addition to any garden. Take advantage of the opportunity to add this sport of H. 'Birchwood Parky's Gold' to your collection.
'Goober' is a tissue culture sport of H. 'Peanut' developed by Q & Z Nursery. Its dark green foliage with corrugation provides a unique texture and a reasonable growth rate. Use it as an edging plant or with its mother plant for a beautiful touch of purple flowers. This expertly-bred plant is sized at 10" high by 24" wide, making it a perfect addition to any garden.
Meet 'Inca Gold,' a stunning 8"H hosta created by hosta expert Ian Chrystal. Its vibrant yellow-green leaves, with prominent veins and lance-shaped leaves, add a touch of elegance to any space. Blooms in August. A rare find in North America. Collector's hosta!!
4.7" pot available Spring 2026
Get ready to take on 'Kiwi Blue Baby'! This self-pollinated seedling of H. 'Halcyon' is part of the adventurous Kiwi Series from New Zealand. Its cupped, corrugated leaves form a small but mighty mound, while its pale lavender flowers bloom boldly in July. Take a risk and add this 8" high beauty to your garden!
Picture courtesy Naylor Creek
Experience the beauty of 'Leather and Lace' (10"H) in your shade garden. This medium hosta, bred by Don Dean, boasts blue-green leaves with wavy, yellow margins that transition to a striking white in late summer. Moderate growth rate makes it a perfect addition to any garden.
Picture courtesy Don Dean
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'Lemontini' is a perfect addition to your garden! This compact mound boasts shiny, bright gold foliage that starts as chartreuse before maturing into vibrant gold. Topped with eye-catching purple flowers, it's sure to make a statement. (Cheers to this golden beauty!).
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
'Lime Zest' (10"x22") is a delightful addition to any collection, with fast growth and vibrant dark green colour. This hosta variety is a hardy bloomer, even in less-than-ideal weather, making it a reliable addition to your garden. Its small size adds a touch of greenery to any space.
'Limetini' (8"x22") is a compact plant with light green foliage that is lightly wavy, slightly rippled, and somewhat shiny on top. A hybrid of H. 'Blue Dimples' and H. 'Shining Tot,' it stands at 8 inches tall and spreads 22 inches wide. Its pale purple, tubular flowers bloom from August to September.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
Seasonal leaf change: golden yellow > pale green
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Experience the unique beauty of H. 'Long Tail Lights'! This 2017 Plant Delights Nursery introduction offers a striking display of textured, deeply-veined leaves in medium green, edged with a wide golden border that fades to cream. Standing at 10" tall and 2' wide, this plant also boasts a 2' tall scape of lovely lavender flowers in late summer. Rarely seen in Canada.
Seasonal leaf change: green centre / golden yellow > cream margin
Shake up your garden with 'Martini,' a compact hosta that brings a wave of dark green foliage and pops of pale purple flowers in August. Perfect for smaller spaces, this 10"x21" beauty will add a touch of boldness to the front of your garden bed.
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis.
Available Spring 2026.
Photo courtesy Mark Zilis (Hybridizer)
Experience the beauty of 'My Darling' O/S (10"x24"). This stunning cultivar, a seedling of H. 'Crepe Suzette', features rippled, gold-coloured foliage and delicate pale lavender flowers that bloom from late June into July. Its small size makes it perfect for any garden and adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. Rare selection. Originator Stock.
'Mystic Star' boasts a compact 10"x 20" size, with striking blue-green leaves that transition to a waxy blue hue. Its thick, heart-shaped foliage is both visually appealing and resistant to slugs. This plant produces beautiful pale lavender flowers in late summer on 20" scapes.
Seasonal leaf change: blue > blue-green
Nancy is a versatile choice for any shade or woodland garden. Its vibrant, yellow-gold foliage gradually transitions to soft green-yellow with beautiful wavy edges. Adding to its charm, lovely lavender spikes bloom in late summer. With its small to medium size, Nancy will bring a pop of colour to any garden.
Seasonal leaf change: golden yellow > greenish-yellow
'Nippers' is a dark green, small clump plant with round, puckered leaves. Its architectural look showcases its parentage of H. 'Fascination' and H. 'Black Beauty.' This 8"-10" grower produces attractive pink flowers on a 12" scape and generously passes its best traits to offspring.
Discover the stunning beauty of OHS Udo's Labour (9"x18"). With its bright yellow colour and compact, ground-hugging growth habit, this 2010 Club Plant for the Ontario Hosta Society will add a pop of colour to any garden. Its ovate leaves will surely catch your eye. Parentage currently unknown.
Seasonal leaf change: chartreuse > bright yellow
'Osiris Mirage' is a small-sized hosta with light green foliage and a hint of creamy white variegation on the edges. Originating from Canada, this unique cultivar from Les Jardins Osiris is the perfect addition to any garden. Extremely rare, it is a one-of-a-kind treasure for hosta enthusiasts.
Discover 'Pandora' O/S (12"x23"), a beautiful and unique cultivar with a slightly rippled margin, shiny and twisted leaves, and a pale green colour. Its flowers are striped in a delicate pale lavender hue. Named after the planet in the futuristic movie "Avatar," this hosta will bring an otherworldly charm to any garden. This introduction by Randy Goodwin is unavailable in Canada or the USA, making it as rare as possible. We have the only Originator Stock at the current time, so take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.
Photos courtesy of Randy Goodwin (Hybridizer)
'Quill' is a unique plant with long, shiny green leaves that are heavily ruffled and have white backs. Despite their twisting and turning appearance, these leaves are surprisingly soft to the touch. Adding to its charm are deep purple flowers (spidery - yingeri parentage) atop the clump, creating a beautiful display.
Photo courtesy of Naylor Creek Nursery
'Regal Tot' (8"x20") is a unique hybrid between H. ‘Gold Regal’ and H. ‘Shining Tot.' Enjoy a neat and compact mound of roundish gold foliage that starts off chartreuse in colour, but becomes a vibrant gold as the season progresses. Adorned with pale purple flowers in mid-summer, this hosta is a showstopper in our garden.
Seasonal leaf change: chartreuse > gold > chartreuse
'Saketini (9"x20") is a compact and uniquely coloured hosta, perfect for the front of a shaded garden. Its pale yellowish-green leaves have a slight shine and a wavy texture, giving it a distinct appearance. In late summer, you can enjoy its pale purple closed flower buds on 16" scapes—a great addition to any garden. 'Saketini' prefers some morning sun to develop its unique colouring.
Seasonal leaf change: pale-green > yellowish-green
Part of the "Tini" series by Mark Zilis
'Silver Light' (9"x24") boasts small, heart-shaped leaves in a striking silvery-blue colour, thanks to its abundant wax coating. Enjoy the blue hue throughout the growing season, and be treated to fragrant lavender flowers in mid to late summer.
Seasonal leaf change: silvery-blue > blue-green (late season)
Photo courtesy of Danny Van Eechaute
'Slim and Trim' (7"x16"), a rare Herb Benedict seedling of H. 'Purple Verticillated Elf'. With its small, elongated, medium-blue leaves, this plant is a vigorous grower and produces beautiful lavender flowers late in the season.
'Smokey Mountains' (12"x20") is a unique and eye-catching hosta with a "bumpy" corrugation, deep cupping, and rich blue-green foliage. Developed by renowned hosta breeders Doug and Mardy Beilstein, this hybrid of 'King of Spades' stands out from the rest. Enjoy its beautiful lavender flowers in August.
Beilstein Collection
Photo courtesy of Mark Zilis
Introducing 'Strawberry Banana Smoothie,' a stunning addition to your garden! Enjoy bright yellow leaves on red petioles that will fade to a unique lime-green in the summer. The deeply impressed veins create a visually interesting, inflated effect. With some morning sun, the leaves will remain bright, but be cautious, as too much sun can result in white-bleached leaves. Enjoy purple flowers in mid to late summer.
Discover 'Sunnyside Up' O/S (11"H) by hosta hybridizer Monty Carlson of Minnesota. This exclusive treasure showcases striking chartreuse foliage that transitions to a radiant golden shade if in some morning sun (or high filtered afternoon sun). Its underside features a delicate white powder coating ("bloom"). A must-have for any garden, this rare and sought-after plant is highly coveted by hosta enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Please note: Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. in North Carolina has introduced a hosta called 'Sunny Side Up" which is a different hosta from the Carlson introduction.
Tony Avent Collection
Introducing the elegant and compact 'Tongue Lashing', a 2018 creation from Plant Delights Nursery. Its twisted, dark green leaves and vibrant, dark purple flowers make for a stunning display in mid-July. Ideal for rock gardens, this unique plant is a result of complex crossbreeding. 6" tall x 15" wide clumps.
