A Quietly Elegant Sport with a Crisp White Edge
F. Riehl registered Hosta 'Veronica Lake' in 1993 as a sport of H. 'Pearl Lake'. The leaves are slightly blue-green with a 0.6 cm (¼") creamy white smooth margin running the full perimeter. Foliage is dull on top and slightly shiny underneath, with a flat base and 5–7 vein pairs. It grows reliably across Canadian hardiness zones 3–9. Use it as a refined edging plant or mass planting in shaded borders and woodland gardens.
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Crisp White Margin: A smooth, creamy white margin 0.6 cm (¼") wide frames every leaf cleanly, providing high contrast against the slightly blue-green centre.
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Distinctive Leaf Texture: Dull upper surface and slightly shiny underside give the foliage a subtle two-tone quality that catches light from below in dappled shade.
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Compact and Tidy: Reaching 25 cm (10") high and 36 cm (14") wide, it forms a neat, well-behaved mound well suited to edging, containers, and small-space plantings.
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Lavender Blooms on Tall Scapes: Pale lavender bell-shaped flowers rise on scapes to 46 cm (18") in summer, adding graceful vertical interest above the foliage.
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Pearl Lake Heritage: As a sport of the beloved H. 'Pearl Lake', it inherits a vigorous clumping habit and reliable performance across Canadian climates.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
25 cm × 36 cm (10" × 14") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Slightly blue-green with creamy white margin |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade |
Grower's Tip: 'Veronica Lake' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and its compact size makes it one of the most versatile hostas we grow at our nursery in Bécancour, QC. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic 'Veronica Lake', with its characteristic creamy white margin verified before it leaves Bécancour.
