H. ‘Queen Josephine’

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.