H. ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
A small, mound-forming sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Meter Maid', registered in 2005. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its nearly round, very shiny yellow leaves with broad, flat, bright green margins and a fast growth rate.
In the Garden
Reaches a mature size of 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height, forming a dense, low mound. Best suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its bright leaf color holds well. Pairs effectively with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*, and its small stature makes it an excellent candidate for troughs or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the shiny foliage; monitor and control as needed. Deer are known to browse hostas and may require protection.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, bright green, flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 11–13 in (27.9–33.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow increases |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Meter Maid' — H. ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Banana Kid’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3155