H. ‘Lakeside Main Man’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Main Man’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Main Man' is a giant cultivar bred from an unnamed seedling pollinated by *H.* 'Sea Monster'. It is visually distinctive for its broad, blue-green leaves with a dull upper surface, glaucous bloom beneath, and a layered growth habit that creates a dense, mound-like form.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 72 inches (182.9 cm) with a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), making it suitable for large borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant in partial to full shade. Its moderate growth rate and layered foliage pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The giant size precludes container cultivation for most settings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as both pests may damage the broad leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | slightly blue green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated and moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 38–42 in (96.5–106.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | leaves are layered |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: unnamed seedling
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sea Monster' — H. ‘Sea Monster’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Big and Blue’ (2000)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
- H. ‘Creek’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3237