H. ‘Angel Harp Strings’
Hosta ‘Angel Harp Strings’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7/2 (Large) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Blue Angel' registered in 2005, 'Angel Harp Strings' forms a large mound of blue-green foliage with heavy, rippled margins in yellow, creamy white, and green shades. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, lightly cupped and moderately corrugated, with a glaucous bloom on the undersides and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate and a dense, mound-like habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials that complement its multicolored margins. Its substantial leaf substance and thick foliage make it a reliable specimen for the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. The thick leaves provide some resistance to slugs, though standard preventive measures are advisable in damp conditions; deer may browse the foliage in areas with high pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | blue-green streaked green shades, yellow and creamy white heavy rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, moderately wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–39 in (71.1–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | large mound of blue-green rippled foliage, multicolor streaking, thick substance, white backs |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Blue Angel' — H. ‘Blue Angel’
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #276. How we check this data.