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HostaLakeside Contender

Statusregistered

Originator(s)Mary Chastain 1998

Origin'Newberry Gold' x 'Sun Glow'

Size categorylarge

Plant height x width45x100 cm (18x39 in.)

Leaf length x width28x20 cm (11x8 in.)

Vein pairs 

Leaf colorgolden yellow

Variegation 

Leafthick

Petiole 

Scape 

Scape height 

Flowerpale lavender

Flower length 

Fragrant 

Flowering periodJune

Fertile 

Pod 

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Patents 

InfoHosta 'Lakeside Contender' (one of the contenders in a group of yellows that were being considered and evaluated) might be described as a large, upright gold with a shiny finish. This strong plant offers a sculptured look in the garden. The broad oval leaves with a cordate base come to a point at the tips. Near-white flowers complement its color scheme. The parentage is H. 'Newberry Gold' x H. 'Sun Glow'. It is a 1998 introduction [MC].
This rugged variety displays leaves with a shiny golden finish.
Leaves are oval and pointed forming an impressive garden sculpture.

Sports'Going for Gold' sport/gy

Progeny