Dancing Queen - Hosta

Hosta ‘Dancing Queen’ is a large golden-leaved selection that emerges bright yellow and keeps its yellow tone through the season, with broad leaves edged in a distinctive pie-crust margin. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer to late summer above the foliage. ## Landscape Use Use it as a bright focal plant in a woodland bed, shaded border, or large container. Walters Gardens lists mature foliage about 18 inches tall by 30 inches wide, making it substantial without overwhelming a mixed shade planting. Its colorful leaves provide season-long structure before the flowers appear. [The Walters Gardens profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=HSDAQ) records the selection’s size, USDA zones 3–9, light, moisture, color, and bloom period. ## Growing Conditions Part shade or full shade is suitable. Grow in moist, fertile, well-drained soil; the breeder lists average to consistent water needs and acidic to neutral soil. Morning sun can intensify yellow foliage, but hot afternoon sun may scorch hostas. Water regularly while establishing and keep soil moist early in the growing season. [Walters Gardens’ hosta growing guidance](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=HSDAQ) also recommends organic soil and filtered light. ## Seasonal Interest The leaves soften to pale yellow in mid-to-late summer as pale lavender flowers rise above the clump. ## Maintenance Allow a mature clump to develop before dividing. Remove dead foliage after dormancy in early winter and inspect new spring growth for slug damage.