H. ‘Lake Hitchcock’
Hosta ‘Lake Hitchcock’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, 'Lake Hitchcock' is a large, open-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Mount Tom'. It is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide, golden yellow to creamy yellow margins and a thin glaucous bloom on the undersides.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 47 inches (119.4 cm) and a height of 17 inches (43.2 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, where its leaf coloration remains most stable. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, paired with ferns or astilbes.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Lake Hitchcock' is moderately resistant to slugs but may require monitoring in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 47 in (119.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.75 in (27.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | thin glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Mount Tom' open pollinated — H. ‘Mount Tom’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3143