H. ‘Anne’
Hosta ‘Anne’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', 'Anne' is a small, tetraploid cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, pale yellow margins. The leaves are nearly round, lightly cupped, and slightly shiny on the upper surface, with a dull underside and cordate base.
In the Garden
'Anne' forms a compact mound 13.75 inches (34.9 cm) tall and 29.5 inches (74.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for small gardens, rockeries, or container cultivation due to its small size. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its green-and-gold foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13.75 in (34.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29.5 in (74.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.38 in (16.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.63 in (11.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green with .88in (2.2cm) wide, pale yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 19.5 in (49.5 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | margin from pale yellow to golden yellow |
| Notable characteristics | tetraploid with unique dark green variegation pattern, large light yellow margins, cupped thick rounded leaves, numerous lavender flowers |
| Plant patent | PP10,661 |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' — H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Anne’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Sting’ (sport)
- H. ‘Colored Hulk’ (sport)
- H. ‘Morning Star’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Blazer’ (2005)
- H. ‘Deliverance’ (2005)
- H. ‘Do Little’ (2005)
- H. ‘Electrocution’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Moon’ (2005)
- H. ‘Patricia’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3. How we check this data.