H. ‘Lakeside Dimpled Darling’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Dimpled Darling’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Dimpled Darling' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Dot Com' and forms a compact mound of bright green leaves with distinct white margins. The cultivar is visually distinguished by its small stature, elliptic leaves with a lightly flat surface, and a subtle sheen on both leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and spreads to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a shaded border, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature hostas. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, which may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.25 in (8.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | bright green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 7–9 in (17.8–22.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Dot Com
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3187