Hosta 'Blue Angel' is one of the largest blue leaved hostas, forming an impressive mound of heart shaped foliage with a soft powdery finish. Its elegant cascading form and pale lavender flowers make it a standout in shaded garden spaces.
Height & Spread: 30 - 36 in x 60 - 72 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates regular moisture in hot or dry conditions
Deer Resistance: Low
Native Status
Not native to North America. Bred from hosta species originally found in Japan and Korea, now widely cultivated for ornamental use in temperate climates.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts native bees and honeybees with its trumpet shaped lavender blooms during midsummer.
Hummingbirds
- Visited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, especially early in the day when blooms are most nectar rich.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 60 - 72 in apart to allow full room for the dramatic foliage spread and layered garden design.
Landscape Placement
- Stunning as a focal point in shaded gardens, under mature trees, or used to anchor woodland borders and shady foundation beds.
Companion Plants
- Astilbe japonica 'Deutschland' (Japanese Astilbe) - Creamy white plumes rise above delicate foliage and echo the hosta's grace in shade.
- Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells) - Deep burgundy foliage provides bold contrast to the cool blue tones of 'Blue Angel'.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss) - Offers shimmering silver foliage and delicate spring flowers to complement large hostas.
- Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) - Upright fronds pair well with the horizontal spread of 'Blue Angel' for layered shade planting.
- Tricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily) - Unique spotted blooms in late season provide interest beside hostas as they finish flowering.