Hosta - Blue Angel
Best dramatic foliage for gardeners looking to fill large shaded spaces.
Transform your shaded garden with the Hosta 'Blue Angel', a magnificent perennial celebrated for its colossal size and captivating blue foliage. This variety showcases wavy, heart-shaped, corrugated leaves that create dramatic texture, shifting from silver-blue to blue-green in full shade. It forms an impressive mound, reaching up to 5 feet wide, and produces lovely pale lavender bell-shaped blooms in summer. Each purchase includes three Hosta Roots, providing a substantial and beautiful addition to any garden landscape.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3183
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Includes
3
/ Hosta Roots
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic architectural focal point
- Shade garden enthusiasts wanting long-lasting, intense blue foliage
- Busy homeowners needing a hardy, low-maintenance, pest-resistant plant
Who should skip it
- Owners of small garden beds or limited container space
- Gardeners with only sunny or partially exposed planting sites
- Residents in areas with high deer or vole populations
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Colossal heart-shaped leaves provide unmatched texture and dramatic shade-garden presence.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in deep shade where most flowering perennials struggle to survive.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth across zones 3 through 9 ensures reliable seasonal return.
Pollinator Appeal
Lavender blooms offer a welcome nectar source for local hummingbirds.
Groundcover Density
Massive five-foot spread effectively suppresses weeds and fills empty garden spaces.
Establishment Ease
Root-based planting simplifies the process for quick and healthy garden integration.
Key Specs
Includes
3 Hosta Roots
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Planting Depth
Crown 1/2" below soil line
Spacing
36-48" apart
Height
44-48 in. high
Spread
54-64 in. wide / 4-5 ft.
Bloom Season
Summer
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Striking silver-blue to blue-green foliage
- Massive plant size, up to 5 feet wide
- Wavy, corrugated leaf texture
- Pale lavender bell-shaped blooms
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Ideal for dramatic shade gardens
- Perennial growth habit
- Durable groundcover
What customers say
Customer satisfaction with the 'Blue Angel' Hosta is overwhelmingly positive, focusing primarily on the quality and performance of the bare root stock. Buyers consistently praise the robust size and health of the roots upon arrival, noting quick establishment. The variety itself earns acclaim for its striking powdery blue foliage and vigorous growth, promising an architectural presence in shade gardens. While a few customers initially worry about dormant roots or slow initial growth, these concerns typically resolve as the plant matures. The supplier's reliability and accurate descriptions are frequently mentioned. Overall, the Hosta is viewed as excellent value, delivering a magnificent, long-lived specimen that rewards patience.
Know before you buy
These plants grow quite large, reaching a spread of 4 to 5 feet. You should space them 36 to 48 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to reach their full, dramatic size.
Blue Angel prefers partial to full shade. While it can tolerate some morning light, it is best to avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate blue-toned leaves.
Plant the roots so that the crown is approximately 1/2 inch below the soil line. Planting too deep can hinder growth, while planting too shallow may expose the crown to drying out.
Yes, Blue Angel is a hardy perennial in zones 3 through 9. It will go dormant in the winter and return with fresh foliage each spring.
It is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It requires moderate watering and serves as an excellent, durable groundcover once established, effectively suppressing weeds in shaded areas.
Yes, the pale lavender bell-shaped flowers produced in the summer are known to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to your garden.
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