H. ‘Pearl Lake’

Overview

Registered in 1982 by Piedmont Gardens, *Hosta* 'Pearl Lake' is a small-sized variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinguishing features include medium green leaf margins surrounding a lighter center, with cordate leaf bases and nine pairs of veins per leaf.

In the Garden

'Pearl Lake' reaches a mature spread of approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), making it suitable for the front of shaded borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small hostas. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Pearl Lake' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.