Blue Angel Hosta
Best choice for gardeners looking to add bold texture to shade.
The Blue Angel Hosta is a striking herbaceous perennial, celebrated for its exceptionally large, silver-blue leaves that form a dense, cascading mound. This plant brings significant visual interest to shaded gardens, creating a dramatic focal point. During summer, it produces elegant white, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems. It thrives in well-drained, humusy soil and prefers partial to full shade. Regular division every two to three years helps maintain its vigor, making it a low-maintenance yet impactful choice for adding cool color and bold texture to shady landscapes, borders, or containers.
$39.99
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-9%
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Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts wanting a reliable, long-lasting perennial
- Gardeners seeking dramatic scale and architectural texture in shady spots
- Designers looking for cool-toned foliage to contrast vibrant garden plantings
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage slug and snail populations
- Sun-loving gardeners without adequate deep shade coverage
- Small-space gardeners with limited room for large-scale plants
Performance breakdown
Foliage impact
Massive, silver-blue leaves create an unmatched architectural statement in shady spots.
Maintenance ease
Requires minimal effort beyond occasional division to keep the mound thriving.
Shade adaptability
Thrives beautifully in low-light conditions where other perennials often struggle.
Drought resilience
Established plants handle dry spells well, though consistent moisture ensures peak vigor.
Landscape versatility
Works perfectly as a dramatic focal point or a lush container specimen.
Bloom aesthetic
Elegant bell-shaped flowers provide a subtle, seasonal bonus to the foliage.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
3 ft
Mature Width
6 ft
Hardiness Zone
03
Foliage Color
Blue-green
Bloom Time
Summer
Family Name
Liliaceae
Genus Name
Hosta
Features
- Features the largest blue hosta leaves available
- Forms a lush, dense, cascading mound
- Produces white, bell-like flowers in summer
- Ideal for adding contrast and texture
- Suitable for use in containers
- Requires moderate watering once established
- Drought tolerant
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Blue Angel Hosta from Monrovia Growers. Reviewers frequently highlight the impressive size and robust health of the plants upon delivery, suggesting superior nursery stock. This variety establishes quickly, offering reliable, vigorous growth and developing the characteristic large blue green foliage expected in mature specimens. The strong performance and consistent health make this hosta a trusted choice for adding structure and color to shaded garden spaces.
Know before you buy
Because this variety reaches a mature width of up to 6 feet, you should provide ample room for it to spread. It is best suited for larger garden beds or as a standalone focal point where it won't be crowded by other plants.
Yes, Blue Angel Hostas perform well in large containers. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, humus-rich potting mix to support its size and moisture needs.
It does. This hosta is specifically bred for shaded environments and performs best in partial to full shade. Avoid planting it in direct, intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the large blue-green leaves.
It is considered a low-maintenance plant, but you should plan to divide the mound every two to three years. Regular division helps maintain the plant's vigor and prevents the center of the mound from becoming sparse.
While it is more drought-tolerant than many other hosta varieties once fully established, it still performs best with moderate, consistent watering. During particularly hot or dry spells, keep an eye on the soil moisture to prevent the leaves from wilting.
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