H. ‘Queen of Islip’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Frances Williams' registered by J. Goffery in 1990, 'Queen of Islip' is a large cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with light yellow-green to gold margins. The leaves are nearly orbicular, each measuring 10 inches (25.4 cm) in both length and width, with 15 to 16 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

'Queen of Islip' forms a substantial clump reaching 27 inches (68.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or for mid-border placement in partial to full shade. Its large, rounded leaves provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The scape rises to 36 inches (91.4 cm), bearing pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many large-leaved hostas, slug damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed. Deer resistance is typical for the genus.