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Hosta ‘Dream Queen’

Massive, thick blue-green leaves have a intense creamy-yellow center. Mature plants have puckered leaves. Leaf center broad in young plants, on older plants remains in the centre of the leaf often just a yellow stain. Flowers are almost white. Grows well and it is also a slug resistant. It can also tolerate a bit of sun, so it is ideal for every place. It is similar to  ‘Dream Weaver’ or ‘Thunderbolt’ which differs from ‘Dream Queen’ only slightly. Maybe those two have the lighter color in the leaves center. This Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. It is also good for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years.

Find a light shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil.

Water your hostas well, immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season.

*Each unit of Bulk Perennials includes Pot Tags free of charge.

Availability

# Description Qty per Unit Units Available Price/Unit
Bulk
HO172BAG Hosta 'Dream Queen' 25 7 $69.00

Plant Details +

Botanical Hosta
Common Name Plantain-Lily
Family Liliaceae
Size 1-2 eye
Height 15-20"
Spacing 14-18"
Hardiness Zones 3-9, Very Hardy
Exposure Full shade
Foliage Large, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with intense creamy-yellow center.
Flower White
Bloomtime Mid Summer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the eyes (tender white or purple swelling protruding from the crown area) are about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly.

Pests or Diseases: Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.