H. ‘Lakeside Premier’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Premier’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1994 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Premier' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with broad, creamy white margins. The foliage is slightly glossy above and dull beneath, with cordate leaf bases and 11 pairs of veins, creating a bold contrast that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
This hosta reaches a mature spread of approximately 28 inches (71 cm) and a height of 17 inches (43 cm), forming a dense, rounded clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegation remains crisp and the leaf color deepens. 'Lakeside Premier' pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and its substantial size makes it suitable for mid-border or as a specimen in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Blazing Saddles’ (2000)
- H. ‘Earth Angel’ (2002)
- H. ‘Amazing Matthew’ (2003)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Border Street’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3259