H. ‘Lakeside Ripples’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Ripples’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Chastain.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Chastain |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by M. Chastain, 'Lakeside Ripples' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its heavily ruffled, variegated foliage. The leaves are medium green with uniform ruffling along the margins, glossy on the upper surface, and measure 12 inches (30.5 cm) long by 9 inches (22.9 cm) wide with 14 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright mound reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its ruffled leaf margins are most pronounced, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The tall scapes, which can reach 48 inches (121.9 cm), produce pale lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lakeside Ripples' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium green uniform ruffling margins; glossy on top |
| Flower scape height | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Ripples’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lake Superior’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Cindy Cee’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Full Tide’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside King Pin’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Maestro’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Ring Master’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Surf Rider’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Whispering Leaves’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3267