H. ‘Lakeside Small Fry’

Overview

Registered in 1998, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Small Fry' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage (seedling × seedling). It is visually distinctive for its compact mound of blue-green leaves edged with narrow, white, slightly rippled margins, and a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides.

In the Garden

This miniature hosta reaches a mature size of approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, forming a dense, mound-like clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade and is well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its small stature also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation. Companion plants may include other miniature hostas, small ferns, or fine-textured groundcovers such as *Viola* species.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, though the small, thick leaves may be less appealing to these pests than larger-leaved cultivars.