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Guardian Angel Hosta
Hosta x 'Guardian Angel'
Pronunciation: HOSS-tuh
SKU #30499
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE:
Forms foliage clump 2 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | Misty blue-green and cream foliage quickly forms a large, gracefully arching mound. Bold, dramatic effect for the shade garden. Summer brings light lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. Resists slug damage. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
Details
| Description | Misty blue-green and cream foliage quickly forms a large, gracefully arching mound. Bold, dramatic effect for the shade garden. Summer brings light lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. Resists slug damage. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Guardian Angel Hosta produce flowers?
Summer to Fall
Is Guardian Angel Hosta evergreen or deciduous?
Guardian Angel Hosta is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Guardian Angel Hosta?
Guardian Angel Hosta is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Guardian Angel Hosta resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does Guardian Angel Hosta grow?
Guardian Angel Hosta has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Guardian Angel Hosta in my landscape?
Guardian Angel Hosta is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Guardian Angel Hosta flowers?
Guardian Angel Hosta produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Guardian Angel Hosta?
Guardian Angel Hosta has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Guardian Angel Hosta?
Good companion plants for Guardian Angel Hosta include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Columbine (Aquilegia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Guardian Angel Hosta?
Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.