H. ‘Prom Queen’
Hosta ‘Prom Queen’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 as a sport of an unnamed parent, 'Prom Queen' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its tricolored foliage: a yellow leaf center with a wide, medium blue-green margin that contains medium green streaks. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases, lightly cupped and corrugated, with dull surfaces above and below.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 30 inches (76.2 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its three distinct leaf colors provide sustained visual interest throughout the growing season. The substantial leaf substance makes it suitable for mixed shade borders or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Prom Queen' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | yellow with 2in (5.1cm) wide, medium blue-green w/ medium green streaks, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center changes to creamy white |
| Notable characteristics | 3 distinct colors in each leaf, wide margin, good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4476