H. ‘Pearl Lake’
Hosta ‘Pearl Lake’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Piedmont Gardens.
| Year registered | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Piedmont Gardens |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Last checked against the AHS registry:
Overview
'Pearl Lake' was registered in 1982 by Piedmont Gardens, with no parentage on file. The leaf is plain medium green, round in outline (4.5 in long and as wide) with a cordate base. The record pairs this 4.5 in leaf with a clump registered at 36 in (91.4 cm) across and 15 in high, and scapes of 35 in.
In the Garden
The registry gives no habit. It received an Award of Merit in the 2014 Benedict Garden Performance Awards and an Honorable Mention in 2011.
How it compares
Two of its sports put color on a similar leaf. 'Veronica Lake' (1993) has slightly blue-green leaves with a narrow creamy white margin of 0.25 in on a plant registered at 14 by 10 in. 'Granada' (1995) has blue and green streaked leaves with a yellow-gold margin of 0.6 in on a semi-upright plant of 16 by 14 in.
'Spartan Gem' (1989) is plain green and registered at a similar height, 24 by 14 in, with narrow, dark satin green leaves (6 by 2.5 in) and deep burgundy scapes. Pick 'Spartan Gem' if colored scapes matter more than leaf shape; 'Pearl Lake' has the round, medium green leaf.
'Nakaimo' (1986) is another plain green, registered larger at 52 by 25 in, with medium dull green leaves of 10.25 by 6.25 in and scapes of 35 to 40 in, close to the 35 in of 'Pearl Lake'.
'Temple Bells' (1992) has longer, narrower leaves (6.5 by 3.5 in) with rippled edges on a clump registered at 18 by 12 in, and deep purple flowers on scapes of 13 in.
Flowers and other notes
The registry records lavender flowers on 35 in scapes from a Connecticut clump, but no habit, growth rate or bloom dates. For everyday culture, see the hosta care guide.
Sources: AHS Registry records for 'Pearl Lake' (#4267), 'Veronica Lake' (#6000), 'Granada' (#2250), 'Spartan Gem' (#5293), 'Nakaimo' (#3973) and 'Temple Bells' (#5641), hostaregistrar.org; AHS Benedict Garden Performance Awards by year (2026).
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Pearl Lake’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Alston Glenn’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Gertie’ (sport)
- H. ‘Granada’ (sport)
- H. ‘Grand Forks’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Rotunda’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Tucker Charm’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Veronica Lake’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Tall Twister’ (1973)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4267. How we check this data.