Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'

Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print': A Ruffled Jewel for Shaded Spaces

Delicately detailed and perfectly proportioned, Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is celebrated for its creamy central variegation that flows like brushstrokes through deep green margins. The heart-shaped leaves are softly rippled and held on red-tinged petioles, giving the plant a refined yet playful character. In midsummer, slender scapes carry pale lavender blooms that rise gently above the foliage.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 25–30 cm
• Spread: 50–60 cm, forming a compact, elegant mound
• Flower Colour: Pale lavender
• Flowering Period: Midsummer
• Foliage: Creamy centres with dark green margins; heart-shaped, ruffled, and finely detailed
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is a fine choice for edging paths, brightening shady nooks, or adding elegance to container groupings. Its compact form and intricate foliage make it a standout in mixed hosta collections or as a solo specimen. Reliable, easy to grow, and richly coloured, it offers season-long beauty with little upkeep.

Companion Plants: Combine Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' with Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice', whose lacy leaves and springtime blooms complement the hosta’s delicacy. Add Athyrium 'Regal Red' to bring bold contrast with finely cut fronds and wine-red stems. Finish with Carex 'Blue Zinger', a slender, shade-tolerant sedge that weaves cool-toned texture through the planting.

Care Instructions: Plant in part to full shade in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water consistently to maintain lush growth. Remove faded foliage in early spring and divide every few years to refresh the plant and encourage denser form.

History: Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is a sport of 'Lakeside Cupcake', hybridized by Mary Chastain. Widely praised for its distinct foliage pattern and refined habit, it’s often considered one of the finest small hostas available today.

Final Thoughts: With painterly variegation and charming ruffles, Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' brings intricate beauty and calm brightness to the quiet corners of the garden—an elegant gem in miniature form.