H. ‘Lakeside Plum Frosting’

Overview

Registered in 2006 by an unknown breeder, 'Lakeside Plum Frosting' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its unusual blue-green leaves with wide, greenish-white flat margins. The foliage carries a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, and the mound-like plant reaches 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height with a spread of 31 inches (78.7 cm).

In the Garden

This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the glaucous bloom on its ovate leaves remains most pronounced. At maturity, it forms a dense, mounding clump nearly 2.5 feet across, making it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. Its medium size and flat leaf habit allow pairing with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or heucheras, though it is not suited for container culture due to its spread.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in high-pressure areas.