H. ‘Lake Chautauqua’
Hosta ‘Lake Chautauqua’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. Sugita & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Originator | H. Sugita & P. Ruh |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by H. Sugita and P. Ruh, 'Lake Chautauqua' is a large blue-green hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive features are the heavily rippled leaf margins and the substantial, upright mound of foliage it produces.
In the Garden
'Lake Chautauqua' forms a large clump reaching 46 inches (116.8 cm) in diameter and 26.5 inches (67.3 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its substantial blue-green leaves with heavy rippling provide strong textural contrast in the border. The upright habit and large size make it suitable as a specimen plant or as part of a mixed shade garden with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 26.5 in (67.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue green heavy ripples margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32–35.5 in (81.3–90.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3141