H. ‘Lakeside Spruce Goose’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Spruce Goose’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1998 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Spruce Goose' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, white, flat margins and a highly glossy upper surface. The leaves measure 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with 6 to 7 vein pairs and a rounded base, while the plant reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
This compact hosta is well-suited to partial to full shade, where its bright white margins contrast effectively with darker foliage. Its mature size—roughly 10 inches tall and 2 feet wide—makes it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It pairs well with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials and is suitable for container cultivation due to its small stature.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be damaged by slugs and deer, though its thick, glossy leaves offer some resistance.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, white, flat margins; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 11–15 in (27.9–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3285