H. ‘Lakeside Grumpy Green’

Overview

Registered in 2006, this large hosta cultivar originated from unnamed seedling parents. Its most distinctive feature is the deeply corrugated, nearly round leaves with bright green margins and a slightly shiny upper surface, contrasting with a dull underside.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Lakeside Grumpy Green' forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in height and 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for filling larger shaded areas, though it is not ideal for containers due to its mature dimensions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.