H. ‘Lakeside Storm Watch’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Storm Watch’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 by Lakeside Gardens, this small hosta cultivar is a seedling of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Black Mane' with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its upright, fast-growing habit and narrow, ovate leaves with very dark green, slightly rippled margins and a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter and 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height, 'Lakeside Storm Watch' is well suited to the front of a border, rock garden, or container. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its dark green leaf margins contrast effectively with lighter green or gold-leaved companions such as *Hosta* 'Gold Standard' or *Hosta* 'June'. Its compact size and upright form make it a good choice for small spaces or trough gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | very dark green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Lakeside Black Mane'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3286