A Stately Union of Classic Blue and Variegated Charm
Hosta 'Anglo Saxon' is a distinguished medium-sized cultivar that brings a sophisticated, balanced energy to the Canadian shade garden. Registered in 2001 by the esteemed hybridizer Alex Malloy of New York, this variety is the result of a unique cross between the streaked Hosta 'Crepe Suzette' and the legendary blue Hosta 'Halcyon'. It is highly prized for its bold, heart-shaped leaves that showcase a rich green centre framed by a vibrant, variable yellow margin that softens to a light creamy-yellow as the season matures in Bécancour. With its sturdy build and reliable performance, 'Anglo Saxon' acts as a perfect structural bridge between larger specimen hostas and smaller border varieties.
Why It Stands Out
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Unique Hybrid Pedigree: Combines the exceptional blue-green leaf substance of 'Halcyon' with the bright, variegated flair of its 'Crepe Suzette' lineage.
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Dynamic Margin Transition: Watch as the bright yellow margins of spring gradually transition into a softer light yellow, providing season-long interest.
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Striking Floral Display: In midsummer, it produces delicate medium lavender flowers on sturdy 91 cm scapes, creating a tall, elegant vertical accent.
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Reliable Mounding Habit: Forms a dense, spreading mound reaching nearly a metre in width, ideal for filling gaps in the mid-border.
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Proven Northern Vigour: This Malloy introduction is well-noted for its excellent hardiness and adaptability across all Canadian zones.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Details |
| Size |
40 cm Height / 91 cm Width |
| Hardiness Zone |
Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Green centre with Yellow-to-Light Yellow margins; Lavender flowers |
| Light |
Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Grower's Tip
To maintain the sharpest contrast in its variegation, we recommend siting 'Anglo Saxon' in a location that receives dappled morning sunlight; this helps the yellow margins reach their full brilliance before the afternoon heat. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we meticulously monitor this Malloy selection to ensure the signature margin-to-centre definition is fully present. Per our "True to Type" mandate, we never ship until we visually verify the health and specific variegated traits of each plant upon its spring emergence. This ensures you receive a verified, robust plant ready to bring its stately charm to your Canadian landscape.
