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| Hosta | Lakeside Contender |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Mary Chastain 1998 |
| Origin | 'Newberry Gold' x 'Sun Glow' |
| Size category | large |
| Plant height x width | 45x100 cm (18x39 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 28x20 cm (11x8 in.) |
| Vein pairs | |
| Leaf color | golden yellow |
| Variegation | |
| Leaf | thick |
| Petiole | |
| Scape | |
| Scape height | |
| Flower | pale lavender |
| Flower length | |
| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | June |
| Fertile | |
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| Patents | |
| Info | Hosta '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 |
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