H. ‘Morning Angel’
Hosta ‘Morning Angel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, *Hosta* 'Morning Angel' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar resulting from a cross between *Hosta* 'Invincible' (pod parent) and *Hosta* 'Izumi' (pollen parent). Its leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in width, featuring dark green margins that contrast with a lighter center.
In the Garden
'Morning Angel' performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage maintains consistent coloration. As a medium-sized hosta, it forms a mature clump suitable for mid-border positions, woodland gardens, or shaded foundation plantings. Pair with fine-textured ferns or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella* for textural contrast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Invincible' — H. ‘Invincible’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Izumi'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3897