H. ‘Lakeside Blue Cherub’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Blue Cherub’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Chastain.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Chastain |
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.75 in (9.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Honey Moon' — H. ‘Honey Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Skies’ (1988)
- H. ‘Brother Ronald’ (1988)
- H. ‘Fragrant Blue’ (1988)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Edger’ (1987)
- H. ‘Blue Lady’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3162