{"product_id":"hosta-blue-angel","title":"Hosta 'Blue Angel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commanding presence for the shade garden, this majestic variety stands as one of the largest and finest blue-leaved hostas available, bringing an instantly mature, tropical look to difficult corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real spectacle lies in its colossal, thick leaves, which form a magnificent, symmetrical mound up to a metre high and nearly two metres across. Each deeply crinkled leaf is a rich, slate-blue with a heavy waxy coating that enhances its intense, cool colouring and helps provide excellent natural resistance against slug damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mid-summer, sturdy stems rise just above the dense canopy, carrying dense clusters of pale, near-white lavender flowers that create a beautiful contrast with the moody foliage. It is an enduringly hardy perennial that is perfect for underplanting mature trees, filling a damp woodland border, or creating a massive, architectural statement in a large patio pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To maintain that flawless, waxy blue coating on the leaves, choose a spot protected from both the hot midday sun and harsh overhead wind. Direct, burning sunlight or heavy friction can strip away the delicate wax, turning the foliage a standard green rather than its signature powdery blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune-August flowering. Will grow in shade or semi-shade and a moisture retentive soil. Height \u0026amp; spread: 90cm x 120cm (36\" x 48\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58715095236982,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/hosta-blue-angel-01.jpg?v=1789395113","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/hosta-blue-angel","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}