H. ‘She's a Dancer’
Hosta ‘She's a Dancer’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, *Hosta* 'She's a Dancer' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive visual feature is the sharp downward curve of its lance-shaped, medium blue-green leaves, which have narrow white margins and tips that point inward toward the plant's center.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of approximately 24 inches (61 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for most hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its compact form.
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 may be necessary, as this cultivar's low, dense foliage can attract both pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; deeply recurved |
| Seasonal colour change | greens up in summer |
| Notable characteristics | leaves curve sharply downward with tips pointing inward |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5102