H. ‘Lakeside Swan Pon’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Swan Pon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-4b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2001 by an unknown breeder, this giant hosta cultivar is distinguished by its very shiny, lance-shaped leaves with medium green centers and unusually wide (0.75in/1.9cm) creamy white margins. The leaf surface is lightly corrugated with lightly wavy margins, and the undersides display a slight sheen.
In the Garden
Reaching 24in (61.0cm) in height and spreading to 44in (111.8cm) in diameter, this upright, fast-growing hosta forms a substantial clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its large, glossy foliage provides strong textural contrast when paired with ferns, astilbes, or fine-leaved perennials. The green scapes, rising 28 to 32in (71.1 to 81.3cm), bear typical lavender flowers in summer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most large-leaved hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed preventatively.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy and lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–32 in (71.1–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-4b, giant size):
- H. ‘Mardi Gras’ (2001)
- H. ‘American Halo’ (1999)
- H. ‘It Rocks’ (2004)
- H. ‘Skyward’ (2000)
- H. ‘Spartan Glory’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lakeside Ring Master’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3288