H. ‘Dance with Me’
Hosta ‘Dance with Me’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-6a (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Dance with Me' is a sport of *Hosta* 'Summer Music' and is classified as a large-sized cultivar. It is visually distinctive for its nearly round, dull green leaves with broad, flat gold margins and a cordate base, forming a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Dance with Me' reaches a mature diameter of approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 20 inches (50.8 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its broad, rounded leaves provide strong textural contrast in woodland borders or shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | yellow with 1.5 to 2.5in (3.8 to 6.4cm) wide, medium green, flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Summer Music' — H. ‘Summer Music’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Dance with Me’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Mango Tango’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-6a, large size):
- H. ‘Stained Glass’ (1999)
- H. ‘Brother Stefan’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Shore Master’ (1998)
- H. ‘Dream Weaver’ (1996)
- H. ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ (2012)
- H. ‘Night Shift’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1335