H. ‘Anthony’
Hosta ‘Anthony’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2011 as a sport of an unnamed parent, Hosta 'Anthony' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its reversed coloration: golden yellow leaf centers with medium blue-green margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, bear 11 to 12 pairs of veins and exhibit a thin glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The margins are flat, approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide, and the leaf edges are moderately wavy.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a medium to fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-green and gold variegated hostas, where the gold centers remain bright without scorching. The scapes rise 18 to 30 inches (45.7 to 76.2 cm) above the foliage. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders, paired with ferns, heucheras, or other hostas of contrasting leaf shape.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the tender new foliage is attractive to both.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | golden yellow with .25in (0.6cm) wide, medium blue-green, flat margins; thin glaucous bloom on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–30 in (45.7–76.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center changes to medium green |
| Notable characteristics | reversed sport of the mother plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Hawaiian Luau’ (2011)
- H. ‘Ilona’ (2011)
- H. ‘Bright Lights’ (2010)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #289. How we check this data.