H. ‘Lakeside Pin Cushion’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Pin Cushion’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by an unknown breeder, 'Lakeside Pin Cushion' is a small hosta distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with yellow, slightly rippled margins. The foliage forms a dense, fast-growing mound, with leaves measuring 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) long and 1.38 inches (3.5 cm) wide, featuring four vein pairs and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 9 inches (22.9 cm), creating a compact, mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of shaded borders. Pair with other small shade perennials such as heucheras or ferns for textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor foliage and manage as needed. Deer resistance is not documented for this cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.75 in (12.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.38 in (3.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 13–16 in (33.0–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3257