'Dancing with Dragons' Hosta
Perennial
- Wavy blue foliage adds dimension to flowerbeds and containers.
- White flowers appear in late summer.
- Perfect for woodland gardens.
- Zones 3-9, shade to part sun, 18" tall x 43" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 32,040
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun), Shade (<4 Hours sun)
Height x width: 18" tall x 43" wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, Blue
Season of interest: Late summer
Bloom time: Late Summer
Features: Rain gardens, heat tolerant, cold tolerant
Uses: Border plant, mass planting, cottage garden, woodland garden, container plantings.
How to Grow
Light: Does best in Shade. Can tolerate morning sun to intensify leaf color.
Water: Has average water needs, and once established plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves). In general though, soils should never be allowed to dry out.
Spacing: 3-4'
Fertilizing: Spring application of a timed release, or organic fertilizer
Winterizing: Foliage should be left standing in fall, this will help protect the crown. If desired a layer of mulch can be applied in a 2″ layer very near the base.
Maintenance & pruning: Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
This is one of two plants in an order of 6-7 that is still alive. Its leaves are dark green and healthy so it looks like it's going to make it. It is planted in a woodland area, along a wrought iron fence in an area with mild - moderately acidic soil. Other hostas are thriving in the area.
I love it….Looks like it will do really well in my shaded area!
Planted and they look great, but I had the same problem as with my other hosta rabbits
Plants arrived quickly and in healthy looking condition. Great ard to get specimen.
The deer will not leave my Hosta plants alone but they just keep bouncing back from the abuse. And they look great.
Great hostas. They're all beautiful.
Great plants.
Not good. I hope the rest doesn’t die too.
We appreciate your feedback! It is normal for perennials to begin going dormant this time of year. When hostas go dormant, their leaves will fade and eventually fall off, similar to a typical tree. We'd love to answer any questions you may have. As always, your order is covered by our fall guarantee which covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I ordered so many plants and shrubs from Great garden plants affordable and healthy plants!!!
The plant arrived looked stellar. Let it acclimate for a couple weeks and have recently planted it! Looks great and I can’t wait to watch it grow.
Smallest hosta
Hello! Our smallest hosta is probably 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta. You can find that here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all/products/blue-mouse-ears-hosta
Do you have Lilly’s?
We do offer daylilies, which you can find here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/perennials-daylily
Can hostas be planted in the fall season?
The best time to plant is in late spring or early to mid-fall. Now is a great time to plant perennials and shrubs, especially in warmer zones! To learn more about fall planting, you can read our guide here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/
Gostaria de poder comprar essas plantas só que eu moro no Brasil Rio de janeiro e como e feito a entrega ?
Nós só vendemos e enviamos nos Estados Unidos da América. Pedimos desculpas pela inconveniência!
Is this hosta deer or groundhog resistant? Thanks!
Unfortunately, no. Hostas are not very resistant to pests. An alternative would be Coral Bells or Foamy Bells!