H. ‘Blue Fan Dancer’
Hosta ‘Blue Fan Dancer’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by P. Aden.
| Year registered | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | P. Aden |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1976 by P. Aden, this medium-sized cultivar arose as a hybrid of Hosta 'Tokudama'. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green foliage with pronounced blue margins, a leaf shape that forms a dense, mounding clump, and its relatively compact habit.
In the Garden
'Blue Fan Dancer' reaches approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, making it suitable for the middle to front of a shaded border or woodland garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue leaf coloration is most pronounced. Companion plants might include ferns, Heuchera, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its broad, cupped leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer deterrents are advisable, as both pests can damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Tokudama'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Linde’ (1987)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Catherine Ann’ (1999)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Vision’ (1976)
- H. ‘Serendipity’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #606. How we check this data.