Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hosta x 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 10–12 inches
- Width
- 20–25 inches
- Flower color
- Pale lavender, tubular-shaped flowers
- Foliage color
- Heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy green margins and narrow creamy white and yellow markings in the center
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; features thick foliage that is very slug-resistant
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3–9
- Wildlife
- Attracts hummingbirds
About this plant
Hosta x 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is a hybrid cultivar with broad, heart-shaped leaves that feature a unique blend of green, yellow, and white variegation. The centers are yellow and light green, bordered by creamy white edges and wide dark green margins, creating a layered, paisley-like pattern. It blooms in mid to late summer, producing tall spikes adorned with pale lavender flowers that complement the vibrant foliage.
With its exceptional leaf pattern, 'Lakeside Paisley Print' maintains its bold, variegated look throughout the growing season. This cultivar's eye-catching foliage and fragrant blooms make it an ideal choice for brightening shaded garden spaces.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon trial garden at Monrovia.
