H. ‘Dreamboat Annie’
Hosta ‘Dreamboat Annie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'Dreamboat Annie' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of uncertain parentage, with *Hosta* 'Uncle Albert' as the pod parent. This hosta is visually distinctive for its very shiny, medium green leaves with lighter margins, combined with a pronounced downward cupping (convex shape) that gives the foliage a glossy, boat-like appearance.
In the Garden
'Dreamboat Annie' reaches a mature diameter of 45 inches (114.3 cm) and a height of 12 inches (30.5 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It is best suited to partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and performs well in woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a specimen plant. Its large, glossy leaves provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in moist, shaded conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; light cupped convex |
| Notable characteristics | large, glossy downward cupped leaves |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Uncle Albert' — H. ‘Uncle Albert’
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 #1520