H. ‘Lavender Lace’
Hosta ‘Lavender Lace’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek (AHS), this miniature hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump 19 inches (48.3 cm) in diameter and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall. Its variegated leaves are elliptic to lanceolate with tapered bases, dark green margins that are slightly rippled, and a dull upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside; the leaf blade measures 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and bears four vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Lavender Lace' is suited to partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature spread of roughly 19 inches (48 cm) with a height of 6.5 inches (16.5 cm). Its miniature size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it can be paired with small ferns, heucheras, or other compact perennials. It is also well suited to container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 13–15 in (33.0–38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lavender Lace’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Fair Dinkum’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Abiqua Jim Dandy’ (2009)
- H. ‘Appletini’ (2009)
- H. ‘Baby Kim’ (2009)
- H. ‘Chirp’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3322