Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Sinningia Hosta 'Dancing with Dragons' is

Hosta 'Dancing with Dragons' is the latest amazing hosta creation by plantsman Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens

but one whose background is mysterious since it has never been seen in the wild

light shade to morning sun has produced the best results

but topped in spring with 2' stalks that end in a cluster of 5-6 nearly white flowers highlighted with a darker purple lip

and a very scalloped edge

Lycoris jinzheniae Cream Tower Sinningia Hosta 'Dancing with Dragons' isLycoris x jinzheniae 'Cream Tower' is a hybrid from Japan's Komoriya Nursery, of a cross of Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris chinensis. Based on its growth, this is either a backcross with a second set of genes from Lycoris chinensis, or possibly Lycoris aurea. Starting for us in late July, the 2' tall stalks are topped with clusters of flowers that emerge medium yellow, and age to a creamy yellow the second day. For us, the foliage emerges in late