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Blue Angel Hosta
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Hosta x 'Blue Angel'
The largest of the blue hostas with pointed, silver-blue leaves forming a lush, dense, cascading mound. White, bell-like flowers on tall stems adorn the huge clump in summer. Sure to attract attention in the dappled shade garden. An herbaceous perennial.
USDA Zones: 3-9
Plant Specifications
Height
Foliage reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide; blooms reach 3 to 4 ft. tall.
Spread
Foliage reaches 6 ft. wide
Bloom Color
White: Foliage: Blue-green
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Best planted in spring or fall;
Choose a location with partial to full shade. Soil should be rich, well-drained, and consistently moist with lots of organic matter.
Feed
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. A light feeding of compost or fertilizer mid-summer can help maintain vigor, but avoid over-fertilizing.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot summer months. About 1 inch of water per week is ideal. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots cool.
Prune
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves as needed. Cut back all foliage to the ground after the first frost in fall. Deadhead flower stalks after blooms fade to direct energy back into the plant.
Exposure
Thrives in full shade to part shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is best. Avoid hot, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves.