H. ‘Lap Dance’
Hosta ‘Lap Dance’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-2 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Lap Dance' is a miniature cultivar derived from *H.* 'Happiness' (pod parent) with an unknown pollen parent. It is distinguished by its very small, narrow, lance-shaped leaves of medium blue-green with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, combined with moderately wavy and twisted margins.
In the Garden
'Lap Dance' forms a compact, slow-growing mound 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade with well-drained soil, and its diminutive size pairs well with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland groundcovers. The plant is also well suited for container cultivation, where its small stature and textured foliage can be appreciated at close range.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially in containers, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lap Dance' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Leaf | medium blue green slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–12 in (20.3–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very wavy, very small blue |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Happiness' — H. ‘Happiness’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-2, miniature size):
- H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ellen’ (1987)
- H. ‘Daniel’ (1986)
- H. ‘Blue Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Itsy Bitsy Spider’ (2004)
- H. ‘Zipper’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3305