H. ‘Lakeside Lime Time’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Lime Time’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Ninita', 'Lakeside Lime Time' is a small, fast-growing hosta distinguished by its variegated leaves with light green, slightly rippled margins and a flat base. The leaves are dull on both surfaces, measure 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long by 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, and bear six pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar forms a mound 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, making it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs effectively with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature perennials. Its fast growth rate allows it to fill space quickly in shaded areas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 14–22 in (35.6–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Ninita' — H. ‘Lakeside Ninita’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3228