H. ‘Anna Boynton’
Hosta ‘Anna Boynton’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Anna Boynton' is a small-sized cultivar derived from Hosta 'Dorothy Benedict' (pod parent) with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its pale yellow leaves with medium green, flat margins, good rugosity, and an upright growth habit that reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in both height and diameter.
In the Garden
'Anna Boynton' performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact dimensions—12 inches tall and wide—make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or woodland edges. The 6-inch-long, broadly ovate leaves with cordate bases and lightly cupped form pair well with small ferns, heucheras, or spring bulbs. Its small size also suits container cultivation, provided the pot offers adequate drainage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | pale yellow with 1in (2.5cm) wide, medium green, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | good rugosity, attractive color combination |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Firestorm’ (2007)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sting’ (2011)
- H. ‘Whirlwind Flame’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #283. How we check this data.