Queen Josephine Hosta – Hosta Live Bare Root | Glossy Yellow & Green Shade Perennial | Large Foliage Plant | Easy to Grow

Bring elegant color and texture to your shade garden with Queen Josephine Hosta, a highly sought-after perennial prized for its glossy, heart-shaped dark green leaves accented by irregular yellow margins that mature to creamy white. Considered one of the finest glossy-leaved hostas, this beautiful variety creates an eye-catching display in woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and containers.

In mid to late summer, Queen Josephine produces graceful spikes of pale lavender to violet flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This hardy, low-maintenance perennial returns larger and fuller each year, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Each order includes one healthy bare root division, similar to the plant shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Queen Josephine Hosta bare root plant
✔️ Botanical Name: Hosta 'Queen Josephine'
✔️ Healthy, rooted bare root division
✔️ No nursery pot included (ships bare root)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Queen Josephine Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Queen Josephine'
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root division
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; adaptable to average garden soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 12–18 inches
Mature Spread: 20–34 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant the bare root with the crown just at soil level and water thoroughly after planting. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and keep roots cool. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and trim back foliage after frost. Protect young plants from slugs, snails, and heavy deer browsing for the best appearance.