H. ‘Valley's Dancing Lady’
Hosta ‘Valley's Dancing Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Valley's Dancing Lady' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its heavily rippled, blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on the undersides. The upright, broadly ovate leaves with deeply wavy margins and a slight shine on the upper surface create a visual effect of constant motion, as the leaf undersides are frequently exposed.
In the Garden
'Valley's Dancing Lady' forms a clump approximately 22 inches (55 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, or other shade perennials that contrast with its wavy foliage. Its medium size and upright habit make it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen in a woodland garden.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the tender new leaves.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15.7 in (39.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21.7 in (55.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.9 in (20.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 19.7–23.6 in (50.0–59.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Elegant hosta with heavy wavy leaves and strong white powdery backs. It looks like the plant is constantly on the move/dancing.And so you see the underside of the leaves. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. pycnophylla
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Evening Blush’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5928