H. ‘Lakeside Slick Chick’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Slick Chick’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-5b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 by Lakeside Acres, this miniature hosta forms a compact mound of bright green leaves with narrow, flat, yellow margins. The foliage is distinguished by a pronounced waxy or "slick" finish that gives the leaf surface a highly reflective sheen, a trait referenced in the cultivar name.
In the Garden
Reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreading to 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, 'Lakeside Slick Chick' is well-suited to the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its small size and fast growth rate make it an effective groundcover in partial to full shade, where its glossy green and gold variegation brightens darker areas. It pairs well with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland ephemerals and performs admirably in containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | bright green with .1in (0.3cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | green center darkens |
| Notable characteristics | waxed finish and rich color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of a streaked form of H. 'Lakeside Dot Cop'
- Pollen parent: unnamed seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-5b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Butterfly’ (2012)
- H. ‘Hush Puppie’ (2005)
- H. ‘Illicit Affair’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Delight’ (2005)
- H. ‘Fairy Frizzle’ (2006)
- H. ‘Kinbotan’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3280