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Hosta
'Blue Angel'
Blue Angel Hosta, Blue Angel Plantain Lily
Origin: P. Aden 1986. (H. 'Aden 365' x H. 'Aden 361'): a sieboldiana hybrid.
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Hosta |
| Cultivar |
| 'Blue Angel' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| Hosta sieboldiana 'Blue Angel' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 1a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -40 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -40 - 20 |
| Height |
| 90 cm |
| Spread |
| 150 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Hosta 'Blue Angel' is a herbaceous perennial with giant, blue-green, wide-oval-shaped leaves and pale lavender to white flowers in a dense racemes sitting atop tall scapes. |
| Landscape |
| Best used in flower borders and beds. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in part to full shade, in moderately moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Blue leaves will turn green if grown in full sun. Colour tolerant to some morning sun. It is best to water the soil directly, under the foliage. |
| Shape |
| Clump-forming. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Large blue leaves up to 40 x 30 cm. |
| Pests |
| Slugs and snails can be problematic. They can seriously damage foliage in a fairly short time if left unchecked. Possible, less frequent problems include: leaf spot and crown rot. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Thick, dark blue-grey to blue-green, slightly dimpled when mature. Blade measures 40 x 30 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Open funnel-shaped, long-lasting, palest lavender to white, on a stout, upright, leafy, 1.2 m scape. Attracts hummingbirds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through division of clumps, although clumps should be left undisturbed for at least 3 years in order to allow the leaves to reach maturity. Plant in spring or (in areas with milder winters) autumn, allowing the roots to soak overnight in a weak solution of liquid fertilizer first. |
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