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Hosta

'Queen Josephine'


Queen Josephine Hosta




Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hosta
Cultivar
'Queen Josephine'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-40 - 20
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
Cultivation
Grow in partial or full shade in any fertile soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic manure. A pH of 6-7 is preferred, and a continuous supply of moisture is critical for optimum performance.
Pests
Snails and slugs are the primary pests, and rabbits and deer may be a problem as well.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate through division of clumps, although clumps should be left undisturbed for at least 3 years in order to allow the leaves to reach maturity. Plant in spring or (in areas with milder winters) autumn, allowing the roots to soak overnight in a weak solution of liquid fertilizer first.
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