H. ‘Lakeside Breaking Waves’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Breaking Waves’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by an unknown breeder, 'Lakeside Breaking Waves' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green, ovate leaves with moderately wavy margins and a glaucous bloom on the upper surface. The foliage forms a dense, fast-growing mound, with leaves measuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, featuring 8 to 10 vein pairs and a slightly shiny underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 42 inches (106.7 cm) and a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm), with scapes rising 25 to 29 inches (63.5 to 73.7 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in woodland gardens. The blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas with high pest pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 25–29 in (63.5–73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3168