Luminous Ripples
A refined creation from the legendary hybridizer Kevin Vaughn, Hosta 'Angel Feathers' is a sophisticated sport of 'Sea Angel' that brings a glowing edge to the Canadian shade garden. This mid-sized variety is prized for its elegant, ovate leaves of rich medium green, which are strikingly defined by wide, slightly rippled margins. These edges emerge in a vibrant golden yellow in the spring before softening to a luminous creamy white as the season matures. With its classic cordate base and lightly wavy texture, it forms a dense, symmetrical mound that acts as a perfect transition plant, bridging the gap between solid-coloured specimens and more aggressive variegated types.
Why It Stands Out
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Vivid Margin Contrast: The half-inch wide borders transition beautifully from gold to cream, providing season-long interest.
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Refined "Sea Angel" Heritage: Inherits the graceful, lightly corrugated texture and reliable vigour of its famous parentage.
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Luminous Undergrowth: A lightly glaucous bloom on the underside of the leaves adds a silvery shimmer when caught by a breeze.
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Perfectly Proportioned: The 17.8 cm (7-inch) long leaves create a neat, organized mound that maintains its shape from BC to Newfoundland.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Size |
45 cm Height / 90 cm Width |
| Hardiness Zone |
Canadian Zones 3–9 |
| Colour |
Medium green with golden yellow to creamy-white margins |
| Light Requirements |
Part Shade to Full Shade |
Grower's Tip
To encourage the most dramatic colour transition in the margins of Hosta 'Angel Feathers', plant it in a spot that receives dappled morning light. Because we are committed to your garden's success, we monitor every specimen in our Bécancour beds to ensure the margin stability is perfect before it leaves our nursery. This True to Type verification is our promise that the plant you receive is a healthy, verified representative of Vaughn's original vision, ready to establish itself in your local soil.
