H. ‘Dancing in the Rain’
Hosta ‘Dancing in the Rain’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 as a white-centered sport of Hosta 'Blue Umbrella', 'Dancing in the Rain' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with creamy white centers and dark green, flat margins. The foliage exhibits a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with moderate corrugation and a nearly round, cordate base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 28 inches (71 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its cream-centered leaves provide contrast against darker green or gold-foliaged companions such as ferns or Heuchera cultivars. The plant's medium size suits border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Dancing in the Rain' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 17 |
| Leaf | creamy white with .25 to .75in (0.6 to 1.9cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | center develops light green frosting in the heat |
| Notable characteristics | white centered sport of 'Blue Umbrella' |
| Plant patent | PP15,977 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Dancing in the Rain’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Dancing Stars’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Eskimo Pie’ (2004)
- H. ‘Five O'Clock Somewhere’ (2004)
- H. ‘High Country’ (2004)
- H. ‘Ozark Welcome’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1339. How we check this data.