Hosta 'Dream Queen'

'Dream Queen' Hosta

Hosta ‘Dream Queen’ — commonly known as Dream Queen Hosta — is a medium-to-large perennial prized for its broad blue-green leaves with creamy white to pale yellow centers that create a soft, elegant contrast in shaded gardens. The thick foliage has a slightly puckered texture and holds its blue tones well in cooler shade. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer on sturdy scapes.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 1.5–2 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, rounded mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for shade borders, woodland gardens, specimen planting, and hosta collections. Soft center variegation pairs especially well with gold and dark green foliage companions.

Care: Maintain even soil moisture during dry periods to preserve blue coloration and foliage quality. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after flowering. 🌿💙

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1.5-2'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Compact, Low Mounding, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No