H. ‘Queen of the Universe’
Hosta ‘Queen of the Universe’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, Hosta 'Queen of the Universe' is a large, mound-forming cultivar resulting from open pollination of H. 'Pin Stripe Sister'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green, broadly ovate leaves with a wide, flat yellow margin that extends 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) from the leaf edge.
In the Garden
'Queen of the Universe' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its gold-edged foliage provides contrast against darker green companions such as ferns or Heuchera. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1 to 2in (2.5 to 5.1cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 18–36 in (45.7–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | distinctive wide yellow edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pin Stripe Sister' open pollinated — H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Twilight’ (1997)
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Daredevil’ (2011)
- H. ‘Elizabeth Ingolfsrud’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4531. How we check this data.