H. ‘Lakeside Grandee’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Grandee’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1994 by an unknown breeder, 'Lakeside Grandee' is a large, mound-forming hosta distinguished by its heavily rippled, dark green leaf margins and substantial leaf dimensions. The variegated foliage features leaves up to 13 inches (33.0 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, with 14 vein pairs, a cordate base, and a slightly shiny upper surface contrasting with a dull underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), forming a dense, rounded mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or mid-border accent, though it is not recommended for container cultivation due to its large mature dimensions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may occasionally feed on the foliage, the thick, rippled leaf margins offer some resistance compared to smoother-leaved cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | dark green heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 23–30 in (58.4–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3211