H. ‘Lakeside Tycoon’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Tycoon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lakeside Shore Master', 'Lakeside Tycoon' is a large, fast-growing cultivar notable for its deep blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with flat margins and a dull surface on both sides. The substantial foliage, reaching 11 inches in length and 9 inches in width, forms a dense, mound-like clump that distinguishes it from its parent.
In the Garden
'Lakeside Tycoon' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and reaches a mature diameter of 30 inches (76.2 cm) with a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm). Its large size and rapid growth make it suitable as a specimen plant in shaded borders or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Companion plants such as ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Astilbe* provide textural contrast, while the blue-green foliage pairs well with yellow- or gold-leaved hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | deep blue green flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–22 in (45.7–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Shore Master' — H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3294