H. ‘Queen of the Seas’
Hosta ‘Queen of the Seas’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, 'Queen of the Seas' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its heavily rippled, serrated blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The broadly ovate, cordate-based leaves are lightly twisted and intensely wavy, with 11 vein pairs, reaching 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long and 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its glaucous coating remains most pronounced. The substantial size and textured foliage make it suitable as a specimen or accent in shaded borders, woodland gardens, and mixed perennial beds; its large dimensions preclude container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ control measures if needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | medium blue green heavily rippled, serrated margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly twisted, intensely wavy |
| Flower scape height | 27–33 in (68.6–83.8 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns green as glaucous bloom is lost |
| Notable characteristics | leaf is serrated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Queen of the Seas’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bright-eyed Ellie’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Valley's Love Buzz’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Andrew Jackson’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4530