Hosta ‘Guardian Angel’
Blooming Time
Exposure
‘Guardian Angel’ is a uniquely variegated selection from ‘Blue Angel’ with misted white and green leaf centers surrounded by decoratively painted rich blue-green margins. A strong grower, ‘Guardian Angel’ bears fragrant white flowers during mid season above tough slug resistant foliage. It is a striking yet rugged plant which holds up will throughout the year and makes an eye catching specimen or accent that jumps right out of shady borders.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2½'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Unique variegation with misted white and green leaf centers surrounded by decoratively painted rich blue-green margins. A strong grower with fragrant white flowers mid season above tough slug resistant foliage.
Landscape Value
Superb moderate to large scale ground cover, specimen, accent, companion or edging for woodland paths.
Care
Watering:
'Guardian Angel' Hosta is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Guardian Angel' Hosta is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Guardian Angel' Hosta is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.