H. ‘Lakeside Blue Jeans’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Blue Jeans’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by an unknown breeder, 'Lakeside Blue Jeans' is a large hosta cultivar distinguished by its intensely blue-green foliage and substantial leaf dimensions. The leaves are smooth-margined, cordate at the base, and measure up to 13 inches (33.0 cm) long by 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide, with 17 pairs of veins and a dull finish on both surfaces.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 64 inches (162.6 cm) and a height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), with a semi-upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its blue-green leaves pair well with yellow- or gold-foliaged companions such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or ferns. The blue-green scapes, ranging from 32 to 46 inches (81.3 to 116.8 cm) high, carry flowers that complement the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green smooth margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 32–46 in (81.3–116.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Blue Jeans’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lakeside Color Blue’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Magnetic Force’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3164