H. ‘Exotic Dancer’
Hosta ‘Exotic Dancer’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Van Eechaute & M. Fransen.
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Van Eechaute & M. Fransen |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2007 by D. Van Eechaute and M. Fransen, this sport of *Hosta* 'Sky Dancer' is distinguished by its medium blue-green leaves with heavily rippled creamy white margins and a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The foliage is nearly round with a rounded base, moderately wavy, and bears six to seven vein pairs; the leaf blade measures 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long by 5.9 inches (15.0 cm) wide. The plant produces grayish-green scapes 15.4 to 21.3 inches (39.1 to 54.1 cm) in height, with notable white leaf bracts, and is recognized as a streaked breeder.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature diameter of 20.5 inches (52.1 cm) and a height of 14.6 inches (37.1 cm), this medium-sized cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for border fronts, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in shaded containers. Its blue-green and white variegation pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14.6 in (37.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20.5 in (52.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.9 in (15 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green streaked creamy white, heavily rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 15.4–21.3 in (39.1–54.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | streaked breeder with white leaf bracts |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sky Dancer' — H. ‘Sky Dancer’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Exotic Dancer’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Modern Dance’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Brave Attempt’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dorothy's Child’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1690