H. ‘Sundance’
Hosta ‘Sundance’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Walters Gardens, Inc..
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Walters Gardens, Inc. |
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1984 by Walters Gardens, Inc., Hosta 'Sundance' is a medium-sized sport of Hosta 'Aoki'. Its leaves are green with cream to yellow-white margins, and the leaf blade averages 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with nine pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense mound 22 inches (55.9 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the variegated margins remain distinct; excessive sun may cause marginal burning. The scape reaches 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height. Suitable companions include ferns, Heuchera, and Tiarella in shaded borders or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer will browse the leaves if accessible.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Aoki'
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Sundance’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Sunspray’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Sugar and Cream’ (1984)
- H. ‘Francee’ (1986)
- H. ‘Patriot’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lakeside Beloved’ (1999)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5135. How we check this data.