Hosta 'Dancing Queen'
Hosta
Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Dancing Queen |
Hybridized | by Terpening-Scheer |
Registered or introduced: | 2005 |
Plant Size (check one):
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Other details:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Growing Habit:
Mound-like
Growth Rate:
Medium
Leaf Shape:
Ovate
Leaf Appearance:
Wavy
Degree to which the appearance is present:
Intensely
Leaf Texture (top):
Leaf Texture (bottom):
Leaf Substance:
Leaf Color:
Yellow
Color of Leaf Margin:
No margin
Number of Vein Pairs:
Appearance of Margin:
Heavily Rippled
Margin Width:
No margin
Bloom Time:
Mid
Flower Shape:
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Does it set seed?:
Bloom Color:
Pale Lavender
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)
Jamesburg, New Jersey
Fremont, Ohio
Williamsburg, Ohio
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.