H. ‘Lakeside Black Satin’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Black Satin’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, this medium-sized cultivar resulted from a hybrid of *Hosta ventricosa*. It is visually distinctive for its near-round, cordate-based leaves with very dark green, slightly rippled margins and a subtle sheen on the upper surface, contrasting with a dull underside.
In the Garden
‘Lakeside Black Satin’ forms a clump 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter and 9 inches (22.9 cm) tall, with scapes reaching up to 26 inches (66 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium stature suits the middle of a border or as a specimen in a woodland garden. Companion plants such as ferns or *Heuchera* provide textural contrast, and the cultivar is also suitable for larger containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | very dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. ventricosa
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Black Satin’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Midnight Moon’ (sport)
- H. ‘Midnight Storm’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3161