H. ‘Lakeside Sparkle Plenty’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Sparkle Plenty’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Sparkle Plenty' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its yellow-gold leaves with narrow, medium green, slightly rippled margins and a very shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
This hosta forms a semi-upright clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for gold-margined cultivars, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials. Its compact size makes it suitable for container culture or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | yellow gold with .13in (0.3cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 20–24 in (50.8–61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘Night before Christmas’ (1994)
- H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’ (1998)
- H. ‘Loyalist’ (1998)
- H. ‘Cherry Berry’ (1991)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3283