H. ‘Dream Boat’
Hosta ‘Dream Boat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Dream Boat' is an open-pollinated seedling of *H. nigrescens*. Its most distinctive feature is the pronounced cupping of its elongated, ovate leaves, which, combined with a glaucous bloom on the undersides, creates a boat-like appearance.
In the Garden
This large cultivar reaches 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and spreads to 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial blue-green foliage provides a strong textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glaucous leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard preventive measures are advisable in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; cupped |
| Flower scape height | 24–28 in (61.0–71.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | cupping effect with an elongated leaf, appearing like a boat |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. nigrescens open pollinated
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1515