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| Hosta | Queen Josephine |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Bob Kuk 1991 |
| Origin | 'Josephine' sport |
| Size category | small - medium |
| Plant height x width | |
| Leaf length x width | 15x10 cm (6x4 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf color | dark green,(yellow>cream) edge |
| Variegation | edge |
| Leaf | glossy, cordate |
| Petiole | |
| Scape | |
| Scape height | 65 cm (26 in.) |
| Flower | violet |
| Flower length | |
| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | July |
| Fertile | yes |
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| Ploidy | |
| Patents | |
| Info | 13" tall. Part Sun to Light Shade. The stable form of H. 'Josephine'. Leaves are very glossy with heavy substance, dark green and heart-shaped. They emerge with a wide yellow margin which later turns white. Fertile lavender flowers are borne above the foliage in July. Outstanding in color and form. Plant was tissue cultured by Mark Zilis in 1991. Very shiny dark green leaves with a gold margin which turns creamy. An outstanding cultivar. Medium lavender flowers in mid July. Dark green with wide yellow margin, variable width. Becomes creamy white. Some streaking to midrib. Glossy, very heavy substance. Violet flowers. This is one of the most popular hostas from Ohio breeder Bob Kuk. The dark glossy green oblong foliage is surrounded by a golden edge that brightens to cream as the season progresses. The 20" wide clumps are topped with dark lavender flowers in late spring on 26" scapes. Very glossy dark green leaves with a yellow edge that turns white later, good substance; nice lavender flowers that make this a real eye-catcher. Dark, glossy green heart-shaped leaves with wide irregular margins, yellow changing to creamy white, and some streaking towards the center. Medium violet flowers. Very glossy leaves with dark green center makes this one a collector's item. (Plant 42x17) Medium clump of dark green leaves with a wide cream margin. Leaves are shiny and elegant. Purple flowers in July. Very shiny foliage. Leaves are very glossy with heavy substance. Dark green and heart-shaped, the leaves emerge with a wide yellow margin which later turns white. Outstanding in both color and form! Lavender flowers. |
| Sports | 'Napoleon' sport/gw |
| Progeny | 'Lady Abigail' seedling |