H. ‘Lakeside Roy El’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Roy El’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1994 by Mary Chastain of Lakeside Acres, this large hosta cultivar is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, medium gold margins. The leaves exhibit a semi-upright habit, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside, with a cordate leaf base.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 34 inches (86.4 cm) and height of 24 inches (61.0 cm), this plant forms a substantial, semi-upright clump. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its gold-margined foliage provides contrast when paired with green or chartreuse companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*. The tall scapes, reaching 42 to 48 inches (106.7 to 121.9 cm), bear green flowers in summer.
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 recommended for this large-leaved cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1.5in (3.8cm) wide, medium gold, smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 42–48 in (106.7–121.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Roy El’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Border Street’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Cindy Cee’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupid's Cup’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Dream On’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Hazy Morn’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Keepsake’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Lakeside Prime Time’ (sport)
- H. ‘Lakeside Ring Master’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Yellow Flash’ (1997)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Sagae’ (1987)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3270