Hosta 'Tropical Dancer'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

3b-8b

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Hosta 'Tropical Dancer' plant details

Hosta 'Tropical Dancer' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Tropical Dancer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Tropical Dancer'

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta ‘Tropical Dancer’ displays green leaves with rippled, pie crust-like, creamy-white margins. Makes a spectacular wide clump. Exhibits lavender flowers in summer. Hostas, also called Plantain lilies, grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils. A good partner for ferns. Although the flowers are attractive, Hostas are usually grown for their ornamental foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Impressive clump of heart shaped, dark green leaves with wide, creamy white margins & pie crust ruffled edges; Nice substance & excellent grower. Lavender flowers on tall stems in early summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Very Large hosta.