Dancing With Dragons Hosta
Hosta 'Dancing with Dragons'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dancing With Dragons Hosta highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Shade, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Photos Provided ByWalters Gardens, Inc - www.waltersgardens.com
Growing Zones 3 - 9
Wavy edges in soft blue-green, the Dancing With Dragons Hosta (Hosta 'Dancing with Dragons') the rippled and undulating leaves with long points. Enjoy the near-white undersides of each leaf when they flutter in the breeze. The blue cast to the leaves adds a cooling hue to the landscape, and the glaucous bloom over the foliage surface adds a touch of whimsy as water readily beads up or pools on the leaves!
Nearly-white flowers on tall scapes top the fountains of soft blue-green in late summer and attract butterflies and occasionally a Hummingbird! Growing to a cascading mound 18 in height, but when in bloom, the flower scapes can grow to 30 inches! The mounds can spread to an impressive 43 inches wide!
Dancing With Dragons Hostas thrive throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 9, handling arctic chill in the winter to summer heat and humidity. While handling more sun in cooler growing zones, part shade brings out the strongly glaucous, blue-green leaf color!
Planting and Application:
Watch as Dancing With Dragons Hosta grows into a wide-spreading, specimen and landscape accent for an easy-maintenance shade garden. You'll love the blue wave delivered by these showy foliage plants! Use groupings in at least three, if you can, or run them in a long ribbon of incredible color and texture along the edge of your planting bed.
Grow them in the ground, or a large outdoor container. Just don't miss out on the tremendous splash of visual interest of the Dancing With Dragons! Hostas are eminently collectible, after all. Nature Hills offers so many gorgeous varieties. Mix and match with other Hosta and shade garden ephemerals for a lovely, cooling display!
This sophisticated choice looks great in foundation plantings, as well. Let them fill in any bare spaces with easy blue grace and ruffled charm. Space them 30 inches apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next and enjoy their groundcover beauty.
No matter if you own or rent, you can amplify the beauty of any shady spots in your space. Maybe a corner of your balcony stays dim all day. Or perhaps you are the proud owner of mature trees. Hostas are a fantastic solution to create a dynamic shade garden, Cottage Garden, Moon Garden or perennial border for little effort!
- Powdery Blue-Toned Wavy Foliage & Feature Ruffled Edges
- Trumpet-Like White Flowers Held on Tall Spires
- Wide-Spreading Showy, Cascading Mounds
- Attracts Hummingbirds & Pollinators
- Enchanting in Containers, Beds, Borders & Specimen Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Give Hosta no more than four hours of direct sunlight a day. It performs best in full shade to partial shade. Apply a medium amount of water consistently, especially in times of drought. A 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the root system to keep it cool and damp, but be sure to pull the mulch back away from the stems and crown.
After the summer flowers fade, simply cut the spires back to maintain a manicured look in your landscape. As the season wears on, allow the frost to kill back the foliage. Then, rake or prune away the dry, brown foliage at the end of the season. Please be patient next spring, as these perennials can be a bit slow to wake up for the new season. You'll be thrilled to see the new shoots emerge from the crown! Divide every 3-5 years to maintain the plant's vigor.
- Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Widely Adaptable - Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Higher Moisture Loving Plant
- Very Easy Care, Cold Hardy & Humidity Tolerant
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune In Late Fall
Dancing With Dragons Hosta is just the unique blue rippled beauty to your landscape! Order these and many other unique perennials to enhance your Perennial gardens today from Nature Hills!
