Hosta Guardian Angel

Guardian Angel Hosta

Hosta ‘Guardian Angel’ — a large perennial hosta with a broad, mounded form, prized for its thick blue-green leaves with a misty creamy white center that becomes brighter as the season progresses. The broad, heavily corrugated foliage has strong substance and develops a dramatic contrast between the cool margins and lighter center, creating a bold specimen in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 48–60 in | Height: 24–30 in (up to 36 in in flower)
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained soil; evenly moist conditions preferred
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses:



Thick variegated foliage gives dramatic contrast 🌿



Excellent specimen hosta for woodland borders



Strong leaf substance improves slug resistance



Mature clumps become especially impressive



Care:
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and protect from strong afternoon sun. Allow time to mature, as leaf coloration improves with age; divide only when necessary.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24"

Width

36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Asparagus, Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Clump, Low Mounding, Upright

Drought tolerant

No