Blue Angel Hosta
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Slow to Moderate
- Part Shade to Full Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Georgia grown & ready to plant
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About Blue Angel Hosta
Blue Angel Hosta is one of the largest blue-leaved hosta cultivars available, forming a massive mound of thick, powdery blue-green heart-shaped leaves that can reach 2.5-3 feet tall and spread an impressive 4-5 feet wide at maturity, making a dramatic focal-point statement in a large shaded bed rather than a background filler plant. Its thick, substantial leaves are somewhat more slug resistant than thinner-leaved hosta cultivars, an advantage in Georgia's humid climate where slugs are a persistent hosta pest. Tall white flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer. Like all hostas, Blue Angel needs part to full shade and consistent soil moisture to look its best; the powdery blue coating (bloom) on its leaves is also more pronounced in lower light and can wash off with excessive overhead watering or heavy rain, so siting under some tree canopy protection helps preserve the blue coloring longer into the season. Deer readily browse hostas, so protection is worth considering in wooded Gwinnett County settings.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 2.5-3 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4-5 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate to High — consistent moisture |
| Bloom Season | Summer (white flower spikes) |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Blue Angel Hosta in part to full shade, ideally with some overhead tree canopy to protect the powdery blue leaf coating from washing off in heavy rain. Amend Georgia clay with compost for moisture retention. Give it ample room, 4-5 feet, to reach full mature spread. Water consistently and watch for slug damage, though its thick leaves resist slugs better than thinner hosta varieties.
Fast Facts
- One of the largest blue-leaved hosta cultivars
- Mature size: 2.5-3 ft tall, spreading 4-5 ft wide
- Thick leaves are more slug resistant than thin-leaved hostas
- White summer flower spikes
- Prefers part to full shade, consistent moisture
- Not deer resistant — protection recommended in wooded areas
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Blue Angel Hosta FAQs
How big does Blue Angel Hosta get?
Blue Angel Hosta grows into one of the largest blue-leaved hosta cultivars, reaching 2.5-3 feet tall and spreading an impressive 4-5 feet wide at maturity. Because of this substantial size, it works best as a focal-point specimen in a large shaded bed rather than a tightly spaced border planting.
Do deer eat Blue Angel Hosta?
Yes, Blue Angel Hosta is not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer, especially newly planted specimens. In Gwinnett County areas with heavy deer pressure, fencing or repellent application is worth considering until the plant is well established.