H. ‘Lakeside Spruce Goose’

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.