Hosta 'Dream Queen' – Luminous Cream Centers on Blue-Green Margins

Hosta 'Dream Queen' reigns with ethereal beauty, displaying luminous cream centers framed by wide, blue-green margins. Registered in 2000 by van den Top, this medium-large cultivar brings a dreamy quality to shaded gardens.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar:	'Dream Queen'
Hybridizer:	van den Top
Registration Year:	2000

Regal Reverse Variegation

The broadly ovate leaves feature centers of a glowing, creamy white to pale yellow that brighten shaded areas. The wide margins are a rich blue-green with a noticeable waxy bloom. The contrast between the luminous centers and cool margins is sophisticated and eye-catching. The foliage has good substance and forms a dense, symmetrical mound.

Cultivation for Best Color

'Dream Queen' prefers morning sun or bright dappled shade to develop the widest, bluest margins and brightest centers. The blue-green margins need some shade to maintain their waxy coating. Consistent moisture in rich, well-drained soil produces the most impressive specimens. It's a moderate grower, reaching mature size in 3-4 years.

European Breeding Influence

Van den Top's 2000 introduction reflects the strong European contribution to modern hosta breeding, particularly in the development of blue-margined, center-variegated cultivars. 'Dream Queen' exemplifies the refined aesthetic of this breeding line.