H. ‘Lakeside Neat Petite’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Neat Petite’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Chastain.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Chastain |
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by M. Chastain, this miniature hosta results from a cross between *Hosta venusta* and *Hosta* 'Blue Cadet'. It forms a compact, low mound of dull blue-green leaves with pronounced undulating margins, reaching only 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
'Lakeside Neat Petite' is well-suited to shaded or partly shaded positions, where its small stature and dense habit make it an effective groundcover in rock gardens, troughs, or the front of woodland borders. Its miniature size and neat, mounded form also make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants might include small ferns, *Heuchera* cultivars, or other miniature hostas that share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dull blue green large undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. venusta
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Cadet' — H. ‘Blue Cadet’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Ellen’ (1987)
- H. ‘Daniel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Minimoon’ (1992)
- H. ‘Popo’ (1993)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3247