H. ‘Lakeside Meadow Ice’

Overview

Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Meadow Ice' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, originating from two unnamed seedlings. It is visually distinctive for its bright green, highly glossy leaves with a pure white, flat margin approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, combined with a glaucous bloom on the undersides.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its white margins. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

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