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perennial

Lakeside Love Affaire

Hosta x hybrida 'Lakeside Love Affaire'

The Story

Plant Bio

Hosta x hybrida 'Lakeside Love Affaire' is a deciduous perennial known for its lush, broad, and heart-shaped foliage with variegated cream and green edges. It produces tall, graceful flower spikes with lavender flowers in summer.

This cultivar is prized for its striking variegation and compact, mounding habit, making it an attractive choice for shade gardens and container planting.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides lush, textured foliage and fragrant summer blooms, enhancing shaded garden areas.

Helps retain soil moisture in shaded beds, reduces weeds.

Supports beneficial insects and adds biodiversity to shaded gardens.

Garden hybrid

Bred from more than one wild species, so it has no species page of its own.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

16 inches

Width

35 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Prefers moderate humidity

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Eastern Asia

Toxicity

Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Bloom period

Mid-summer – Late summer

In flower about 2 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Choose a shaded or partially shaded spot with well-draining soil.
Tuck in the roots about 2 inches deep and space plants 12-24 inches apart.
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods.
Mist cuttings or divide in early spring for propagation.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Pro Tip

Plant in rich, well-drained soil with adequate shade for best growth.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water consistently during dry spells 🌱
Mulch to conserve moisture
Divide every 3-4 years for vigorous growth
Remove dead leaves to prevent disease

Don't

Avoid direct, harsh sunlight ❌
Don't overwater, as it can cause root rot
Skip fertilizing in late fall
Don't ignore pests like slugs

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Divide
Mulch
Pest Check
Spring Cleanup

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Shaded border with textured foliageGroundcover beneath treesFragrant shaded garden corner

Companion Plants

AstilbeFerns Heuchera Hosta ventricosaJapanese painted fern

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Lakeside Love Affaire questions

What zones can Lakeside Love Affaire grow in?

Lakeside Love Affaire is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Lakeside Love Affaire deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Lakeside Love Affaire, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Lakeside Love Affaire bloom?

Lakeside Love Affaire typically blooms in mid-summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Lakeside Love Affaire need full sun?

Lakeside Love Affaire does best in part shade.