Hosta ‘Guacamole’
$28.99
Hosta Guacamole forms a broad mound of glossy chartreuse-gold leaves edged dark green, topped by fragrant white-lavender flowers in summer.
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Description
Hosta Guacamole forms a broad mound of glossy chartreuse-gold leaves with irregular dark green margins. Fragrant white-lavender flowers rise above the foliage in summer.
Its spreading clump suits borders and patio containers. Grow it in partial shade with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and protect it from harsh afternoon sun.
This hosta is toxic if eaten by pets or horses; prevent access to the plant.
Additional information
| Height | 45 cm – 45 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 120 cm – 120 cm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Guacamole Hosta, Hosta 'Guacamole' |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails may damage the foliage, and vine weevils may affect container plants. |
| Diseases | This hosta may be susceptible to viral disease. |
| Pruning | Remove spent foliage as needed, then clear dead leaves at the end of the growing season. |
| Hazardous information | This hosta is toxic if eaten by pets or horses; prevent access to the plant. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist and well drained, never soggy. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Shade Garden, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Cultivation | Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Shelter the foliage from harsh afternoon sun and cold, dry winds. Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Guacamole Hosta |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23027170, ZHOSGU0001G |
| Usps | Glossy chartreuse-gold leaves carry irregular dark green margins., Its broad clump suits shaded borders and patio containers. |
| Common Name | Guacamole Hosta |