{"product_id":"hosta-blue-angel","title":"Hosta 'Blue Angel'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Blue Angel'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 - 36 in x 60 - 72 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; appreciates regular moisture in hot or dry conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. Bred from hosta species originally found in Japan and Korea, now widely cultivated for ornamental use in temperate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees and honeybees with its trumpet shaped lavender blooms during midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, especially early in the day when blooms are most nectar rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 60 - 72 in apart to allow full room for the dramatic foliage spread and layered garden design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning as a focal point in shaded gardens, under mature trees, or used to anchor woodland borders and shady foundation beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe japonica 'Deutschland' (Japanese Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creamy white plumes rise above delicate foliage and echo the hosta's grace in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep burgundy foliage provides bold contrast to the cool blue tones of 'Blue Angel'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers shimmering silver foliage and delicate spring flowers to complement large hostas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Upright fronds pair well with the horizontal spread of 'Blue Angel' for layered shade planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Unique spotted blooms in late season provide interest beside hostas as they finish flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948172042401,"sku":"HOSTA BLUE ANGEL","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Hostablueangel.png?v=1775238134","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-blue-angel","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}