H. ‘Lakeside Frosted Mint’

Overview

Registered in 1996 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Frosted Mint' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green foliage with light green, slightly rippled margins and a prominent glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces. The leaves are cordate at the base, measuring 11 inches (27.9 cm) long by 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide, with 12 to 14 vein pairs.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a substantial mound 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may occasionally damage foliage, the thick, glaucous leaves offer some resistance compared to thinner-leaved cultivars.