H. ‘Anglo Saxon’
Hosta ‘Anglo Saxon’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, this small hosta cultivar originated from a cross between a streaked selection of Hosta 'Crepe Suzette' (pod parent) and H. 'Halcyon' (pollen parent). 'Anglo Saxon' is visually distinctive for its medium green, broadly ovate leaves with narrow, flat, yellow margins and moderate corrugation, which together produce a puckered, rounded leaf surface.
In the Garden
'Anglo Saxon' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching approximately 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to light shade, typical of most hostas, and is well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings due to its small stature. Its tidy habit and variegated foliage pair effectively with fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may cause damage to the foliage, so monitoring and appropriate deterrents are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flat, puckered, round leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: streaked selection of H. 'Crepe Suzette' — H. ‘Crepe Suzette’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Halcyon' — H. ‘Halcyon’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Anglo Saxon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Chutzpah’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Sunny Smiles’ (2001)
- H. ‘Turnabout’ (2001)
- H. ‘Diadem’ (2002)
- H. ‘Forest Paintbrush’ (2000)
- H. ‘Wallstreet Classic’ (2000)
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #279. How we check this data.