H. ‘Jennifer's Angel’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Green Angel' registered in 2000, 'Jennifer's Angel' is a large, upright-growing cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with streaked margins and dull surface texture on both sides. The cordate-based foliage reaches 13 inches in length and 9 inches in width, with 12 pairs of veins, borne on green scapes 26 to 29 inches tall.

In the Garden

'Jennifer's Angel' forms a substantial clump 36 inches in diameter and 26 inches in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for variegated hostas, and is suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. Its large size makes it appropriate for pairing with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials, though it is not suited to container culture due to its mature dimensions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent; the dull leaf surface may offer slightly less resistance to slug damage than glossy-leaved cultivars.