H. ‘Lakeside Flame Dance’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Flame Dance’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, 'Lakeside Flame Dance' is a small hosta cultivar derived from unnamed seedling parents. It is visually distinctive for its upright habit, medium green leaves with slightly rippled margins, and prominent red petioles that contrast with the foliage.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 35 inches (88.9 cm) in diameter, with upright scapes 20 to 23 inches (50.8 to 58.4 cm) tall. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, woodland borders, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small astilbes complement its muted green foliage and red stems.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 20–23 in (50.8–58.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | upright red petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3203