H. ‘Lakeside Waltz King’

Overview

Registered in 2005 by an unknown breeder, 'Lakeside Waltz King' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with wide cream-white margins. The leaf blade is ovate with a rounded base, moderately flat, and slightly shiny on the upper surface, while the underside is dull. The margins are flat and measure approximately 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, contrasting with the blue-green center.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 46 inches (116.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Scapes rise 24 to 25 inches (61.0 to 63.5 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds. Its medium size allows pairing with ferns, heucheras, or smaller perennials that complement its variegated foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse hostas; monitor accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.