H. ‘Johnny Angel’
Hosta ‘Johnny Angel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 from unknown parentage, 'Johnny Angel' is a large hosta cultivar distinguished by its heavily corrugated, deeply cupped leaves with downturned edges and broad golden yellow margins. The broadly ovate, cordate-based foliage measures 11 inches (27.9 cm) long by 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) wide, with 12 vein pairs and a slightly shiny underside.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 46 inches (116.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vibrant, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The large size makes it unsuitable for containers but effective as a specimen or in mass plantings.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While typical hosta-growing zones apply, the heavily corrugated foliage may be less palatable to slugs and deer than smoother-leaved cultivars, though protection is still advisable in high-pressure areas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | downturned edges, deeply corrugated , moderately wavy and moderately folded on top; slightly shiny underneath; deeply cupped |
| Flower scape height | 28–36 in (71.1–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavily corrugated leaves, down turned edges and gold color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Dancing Queen’ (2005)
- H. ‘Sunny Delight’ (2000)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Belinda’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2900