H. ‘Lakeside Alex Andra’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Alex Andra’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of Hosta 'Lakeside Mom', this medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with bright yellow margins. The leaf blade is nearly round, moderately flat, and measures 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with 12 to 13 vein pairs. The margin is a flat, bright yellow band 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide, while the leaf center is bright lime; the upper surface is slightly shiny, and the underside bears a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
The plant forms a mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in shaded beds. Its medium size and bold variegation make it an effective accent when paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in moist, shaded locations.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | bright lime with .5in (1.3cm) wide, bright yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 16–22 in (40.6–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Mom' — H. ‘Lakeside Mom’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Goodness Gracious’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Cartwheels’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3152. How we check this data.