H. ‘Lakeside Rhapsody’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Rhapsody’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Rhapsody' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins. The leaf blades are cordate at the base, measure 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, and bear 12 pairs of veins; the margins are smooth and approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above and dull beneath.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a semi-upright clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-green hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds. Its medium size makes it appropriate for mixed perennial plantings alongside ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium blue green with 2in (5.1cm) wide, creamy white, smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–29 in (55.9–73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Aristocrat’ (1997)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘So Sweet’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3265