H. ‘Veronica Lake’

Overview

Registered in 1993 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Pearl Lake', 'Veronica Lake' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. The foliage is dull on the upper surface and slightly shiny beneath, with flat leaf bases and five to seven pairs of veins.

In the Garden

Reaching a mature size of 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, 'Veronica Lake' is well suited for the front of shade borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs effectively with other small hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant perennials such as heucheras or tiarellas.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods to maintain consistent soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.