A Sculpted Masterpiece of Shifting Yellow and Green
Hosta 'Annabel Lee' is a mesmerizing introduction from the renowned breeding program of Alttara Scheer, offering a sophisticated aesthetic for the discerning Canadian shade gardener. This medium-sized cultivar is celebrated for its remarkable seasonal colour transition, emerging as a luminous bright yellow before maturing into a rich yellow-green and eventually a deep olive-green with a subtle blue-grey cast. Its ancestry delivers a plant with exceptional vigour and a dense, mounded habit that anchors woodland borders with ease from British Columbia to the Maritimes. In the height of summer, the foliage is topped with attractive lavender flowers held on striking purple scapes, adding a final layer of elegance to this "poetic" specimen.
Why It Stands Out
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Dynamic Colour Shifts: Watch your garden evolve as the foliage transitions from spring's pale yellow to summer's sophisticated olive and blue-green hues.
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Unique Leaf Texture: The leaves are heavily crinkled, twisted, and corrugated, providing a tactile and visual depth that contrasts beautifully with smoother hosta varieties.
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Striking "Red Legs": While often tucked beneath the lush foliage, the vibrant red and purple petioles (stems) offer a hidden flash of colour that defines high-quality modern hybrids.
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Vigorous Growth: This cultivar is known for its fast growth rate, quickly establishing itself as a dense, reliable cluster in your garden beds.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Details |
| Size |
45–55 cm Height / 90–120 cm Spread (18–22" H / 36–47" W) |
| Hardiness Zone |
Standard Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Emergent yellow to mature olive/blue-green |
| Light Requirements |
Partial Shade to Full Shade; Sun Tolerant with adequate moisture |
Grower's Tip
To maximize the "glow" of Hosta 'Annabel Lee', plant it where it can receive dappled morning light, which helps develop those brilliant spring yellow tones before the summer heat sets in. Because we understand the importance of cultivar integrity, we never ship until we can see the distinctive wavy margins and crinkled texture for ourselves. Our True to Type verification happens right here in Bécancour, ensuring that the plant arriving at your door is the authentic Alttara Scheer masterpiece you've been waiting for.
