H. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Hosta ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, Hosta 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its dark green, broadly ovate leaves with dull surfaces, creamy white margins of 0.25 to 0.5 inches (0.6 to 1.3 cm), and a lightly cupped form with a cordate base.
In the Garden
'Bohemian Rhapsody' forms a mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size suits border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green with .25 to .5in (0.6 to 1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #736. How we check this data.