H. ‘Lakeside Explosion’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Explosion’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Lakeside Explosion' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its narrow, medium-green leaves with pure white, slightly rippled margins. The cultivar forms a compact, fast-growing mound reaching 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in height and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
This miniature hosta performs best in partial to full shade, where its white-margined foliage remains crisp and well-defined. At maturity, the plant spreads to approximately 11 inches across, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Its small stature and tidy mound habit pair well with other miniature perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Sedum*, and it adapts readily to container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green with .38in (1.0cm) wide, pure white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 9–14 in (22.9–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘White Dove’ (1995)
- H. ‘Cameo’ (2002)
- H. ‘Cookie Crumbs’ (2002)
- H. ‘Iced Lemon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (2006)
- H. ‘Imp’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3199