H. ‘Lakeside Ladyfinger’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Ladyfinger’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 by Lakeside Gardens, 'Lakeside Ladyfinger' is a small hosta cultivar derived from two unnamed Lakeside seedlings. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, lanceolate leaves—4.5 inches long by 1.5 inches wide—with creamy white margins that feature heavy rippling, contrasting against a light green center.
In the Garden
This hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 16 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for rock gardens, edging, or container cultivation due to its small stature. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its fine-textured foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | light green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, heavy ripples margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Lakeside seedling
- Pollen parent: Lakeside seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3223