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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Hosta 'Dancing Darling' plant details

Hosta 'Dancing Darling' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In spring lavender and purple 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Dancing Darling'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
Uses: long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Dancing Darling'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brilliant lemon-yellow, wedge shaped leaves with wonderful light green margined, pie-crust edges; Good grower. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Large hosta.
Hosta ‘Dancing Darling’ displays brilliant golden yellow, wavy leaves all season. This showpiece variety features spikes of pale lavender flowers.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Dancing Darling' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Dancing Darling'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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