{"product_id":"hosta-awakening-angel-nyikos-blue-lance","title":"Hosta 'Awakening Angel' | Intense Blue Lance Leaf Large Hosta Frank Nyikos","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Piercing Powdery Blue That Commands the Shade Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank Nyikos registered Hosta 'Awakening Angel' in 2005 from a cross of H. 'Mikawa-no-yuki' and H. 'Uncle John'. The long, spear-shaped leaves emerge in an intense powdery blue and are held horizontally in a distinctive flat, spreading habit unlike traditional mounding hostas. Each leaf is deeply veined and slightly wavy with a thick waxy coating that holds the blue tone through the season. It grows vigorously across Canadian hardiness zones 3–9. Plant it as a bold focal point in a large shaded border where its architectural spread can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Powdery Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, narrow lance-shaped leaves emerge in a striking powdery blue with a thick waxy coating that is particularly vivid in spring and holds well into summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Flat Spreading Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves are held horizontally in a distinctive \"flat pancake\" form, creating a wide, low architectural presence that sets it apart from all other blue hostas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Architectural Veining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf is deeply veined and slightly wavy, adding bold tactile texture and a sophisticated rhythm to the garden floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicotee-Edged Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense clusters of very pale purple flowers with a distinct darker purple picotee edge appear in late July through August on tall scapes above the spreading mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its refined appearance, 'Awakening Angel' establishes quickly and spreads generously, making it one of the most rewarding large blue hostas for Canadian shade gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize (H × W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–48 cm × 127–152 cm (15–19\" × 50–60\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntense powdery blue; transitions to dark green as wax thins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To preserve the famous powdery blue as long as possible, avoid harsh afternoon sun which can thin the protective waxy coating — 'Awakening Angel' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9 but rewards a sheltered, shaded position. We grow it at our nursery in Bécancour, QC and wait for the distinct spear-like leaves to unfurl before every plant ships. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic 'Awakening Angel', verified before it leaves Bécancour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta Choice Gardens | Canada","offers":[{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (2 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":46678685548796,"sku":"AA-1860-1G","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.7\" pot (1st year plant \/ overwintered)","offer_id":46678685581564,"sku":"AA-1860-4","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade 1 gallon (3-4 \"eye\" plants)","offer_id":47761417109756,"sku":"AA-1860-3E","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8249\/6764\/files\/hosta-awakening-angel-vibrant-blue-foliage-delicate-lavender-flowers-our-best-seller-3637190.jpg?v=1782711305","url":"https:\/\/www.hostachoicegardens.ca\/en-ca\/products\/hosta-awakening-angel-nyikos-blue-lance","provider":"Hosta Choice Gardens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}