This fast growing
cultivar is a hybrid of H. 'Manhattan' ×
H.
plantaginea was registered by
Dave Bowe
of Ohio in
2020. It is a large size plant about 20
inches high by 40 inches wide with glossy, bright light green
foliage that has ruffled margins. The broadly ovate
leaves are moderately rippled, slightly corrugated,
moderately wavy and slightly shiny on top. Medium
lavender, fragrant flowers bloom from mid-July into
August. They are tubular in shape but flare widely to an
almost spider effect. It does not set seed.
The
registration materials state: "...Leaf shape
derived from H. 'Manhattan'. Shiny, bright,
rippled green foliage and large fragrant, lavender
flowers. Buds and bracts have a distinctive purple hue
on a somewhat recumbent scape. ."
The highlighted
feature of this plant is its bloom habit which begins
with a rosy-lavender bud followed by huge, light
lavender colored blooms. Its flowers are also heavily
scented.
According to the In The
Country Garden & Gifts website, "Hosta 'Bohemian
Queen' puts on a colorful floral show unlike any other!" |