H. ‘Lakeside Blushing Gold’

Overview

Registered in 1996 by Lakeside Hybridizers, this medium-sized hosta is distinguished by its green leaves with deep gold, slightly rippled margins. The leaf center is a muted green, while the broad, irregular gold margins provide strong contrast, with the gold intensifying as the season progresses.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Lakeside Blushing Gold' forms a mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for gold-margined hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed shade plantings. Its medium size makes it appropriate for the middle of a shade border or as a groundcover under deciduous trees.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, particularly in damp conditions, and deer are known to browse hostas, so protective measures may be necessary in areas with high pressure.