H. ‘Queen Josephine’
Hosta ‘Queen Josephine’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Kuk's Forest Nursery.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Kuk's Forest Nursery |
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by Kuk's Forest Nursery, this small hosta is a sport of *Hosta* 'Josephine'. It is visually distinctive for its glossy, cordate-based leaves that are dark green with gold margins, a combination that creates a clear, crisp variegation.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Queen Josephine' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 17 inches (43.2 cm) and a height of 13 inches (33.0 cm), making it suitable for the front of a shaded border or rock garden. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size also makes it a good candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate deterrents or barriers.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Josephine' — H. ‘Josephine’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Grand Tiara’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abby’ (1990)
- H. ‘Radiant Edger’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4526