H. ‘Fallen Angel’
Hosta ‘Fallen Angel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-8(7-1) (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Guardian Angel' registered in 2000, 'Fallen Angel' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white margins. The foliage emerges white with green speckling and develops a glaucous bloom on the undersides, with slightly rippled margins and cordate leaf bases.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Fallen Angel' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may benefit from protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | emerges white with green speckling slightly rippled margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Guardian Angel' — H. ‘Guardian Angel’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-8(7-1), giant size):
- H. ‘Freckles’ (2009)
- H. ‘Wolcott’ (1982)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1718