H. ‘Katie Q’
Hosta ‘Katie Q’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, 'Katie Q' is a small sport of Hosta 'Marilyn' distinguished by its blue-green leaves with medium gold margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, bear 9 to 10 vein pairs and exhibit a thin glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with moderately wavy and lightly corrugated texture.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the gold margins contrast well with darker companions such as ferns or Heuchera. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | blue green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, medium gold, flat margins; thin glaucous bloom on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–30 in (45.7–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center turns green by July 1 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Marilyn' — H. ‘Marilyn’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Katie Q’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Denim Jacket’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Glen Tiara’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lakeside Hoola Hoop’ (2003)
- H. ‘Libby’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lorelei’ (2003)
- H. ‘Border Favourite’ (2004)
- H. ‘Clown's Collar’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2978. How we check this data.