H. ‘Wilson Lake’
Hosta ‘Wilson Lake’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster, AHS.
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster, AHS |
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 by R. Kuenster, *Hosta* 'Wilson Lake' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its nearly round, blue-green leaves with a heavy glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The leaves are moderately cupped and corrugated, with medium blue-green margins and 13 to 15 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), forming a dense, symmetrical mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue foliage holds color well, and pairs effectively with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large leaf size and good substance make it a suitable specimen for woodland borders or shaded foundation plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage; typical hosta-growing zones apply.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.5 in (24.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately cupped, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 26–30 in (66.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large leafed blue, good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Tips’ (2009)
- H. ‘Neptune’ (2006)
- H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ (2001)
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Rock’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6147