The Perfect Polished Edge for Your Woodland Path
Mildred Seaver registered Hosta 'Allan P. McConnell' in 1980, naming it after seed donor Allan McConnell. This small cultivar forms tight, symmetrical mounds that define garden edges with effortless precision. Dark, matte-green lance-shaped leaves carry a thin, brilliant white margin that stays vivid all season. It multiplies quickly, making it ideal for edging walkways or creating a weed-suppressing groundcover. Its fine texture pairs beautifully with the bold, coarse foliage of larger companion hostas.
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Crisp Variegation: Dark, matte-green lance-shaped leaves are neatly outlined by a thin, brilliant white margin that remains vivid all season.
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Fast-Filling Habit: Known for rapid multiplication, it quickly creates a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover or a seamless line along garden walkways.
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Textural Sophistication: Smooth, slightly wavy foliage provides a fine-textured contrast to the broader, coarser leaves of giant hosta varieties.
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Late Summer Blooms: Produces elegant 40 cm scapes topped with bell-shaped lavender-purple flowers that attract pollinators to the shade garden.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size |
30 cm H (width not yet recorded) |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Dark green with pure white margins; lavender-purple flowers |
| Light Requirements |
Partial to full shade; very shade tolerant |
Grower's Tip: Its small size and dense root system make 'Allan P. McConnell' an excellent choice for containers and rock gardens where soil depth is limited — a favourite in cottage gardens from Victoria, BC to the Maritimes. It handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we wait for each division to establish its distinctive white-edged margin and robust crown before shipping — our True to Type standard means you receive a verified, vigorous specimen ready to define your garden borders.
