H. ‘Lakeside Feather Light’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Feather Light’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, this small hosta cultivar originated from a streaked seedling as pod parent and an unnamed seedling as pollen parent. *Hosta* 'Lakeside Feather Light' is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with broad, creamy white margins that are slightly rippled, and for its compact, mound-like growth habit.
In the Garden
This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), forming a dense, rounded mound. It is best suited to partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains most consistent. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other small hostas; its compact size also makes it suitable for container culture in shaded settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: streaked seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
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. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3202