H. ‘Valley's Sand Dance’
Hosta ‘Valley's Sand Dance’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Valley's Sand Dance' is a small cultivar resulting from a cross between *H. venusta* and *H. longipes* var. *hypoglauca*. This clump-forming perennial is distinguished by its ovate, medium blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins, a glaucous white bloom on the undersides, and red-dotted petioles.
In the Garden
'Valley's Sand Dance' reaches a mature height of approximately 6.7 inches (17.0 cm) and a spread of 5.9 inches (15.0 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container cultivation. Its upright habit and moderate growth rate allow it to perform well in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf color is best maintained. Companion plants include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or miniature sedges that complement its compact form.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and take protective measures if necessary. This cultivar is hardy in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6.7 in (17 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5.9 in (15 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.8 in (4.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 11.8–15.7 in (30.0–39.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Valley's Sand Dance is a nice small, white backed hosta with red dotted petioles, and a light wavy margin. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. venusta
- Pollen parent: H. longipes hypoglauca
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Pacific Blue Edger’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Hearts’ (2010)
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Miss Linda Smith’ (2006)
- H. ‘Mr Blue’ (2005)
- H. ‘Venetian Blue’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5959