H. ‘Lakeside Blue Cherub’

Overview

Registered in 1991 by M. Chastain as a sport of *Hosta* 'Honey Moon', 'Lakeside Blue Cherub' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with cordate bases and eight pairs of veins. The foliage is held in a compact, low mound, with blue-green margins that contrast subtly with the leaf surface.

In the Garden

Reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreading to 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, this small hosta is well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green coloration is most pronounced. The compact size pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas in shaded troughs or woodland settings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.