H. ‘She's a Dancer’

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Hosta ‘She's a Dancer’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered2011
Section classIV-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.

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Size and leaf

Clump height15 in (38.1 cm)
Clump width24 in (61 cm)
Leaf length6 in (15.2 cm)
Leaf width3 in (7.6 cm)
Vein pairs7
Leafmedium blue-green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; deeply recurved
Seasonal colour changegreens up in summer
Notable characteristicsleaves 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):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #5102. How we check this data.