Guacamole Hosta
Plant Bio:
Guacamole hosta has soft avocado green and yellow marbled foliage with streaks of slightly darker blue-green. Large flower stalks with white lavender blooms release a soft, sweet fragrance. Requires full shade in hot summer areas. Provides a great contrast in both color and texture in the shade garden. An herbaceous perennial.
Watering Requirements
Regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat or in containers. At least 1” per week.
Feeding Requirements
Once a year with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Apply in spring once new
Pruning Time & Tips
Divide plants every 3-4 years.
Common Pests & Diseases
Slugs and Snails, Diseases are rare.
Maturity
18-20″ x 26-28″
Troubleshooting:
Slugs and Snails are the bane of the Hosta’s existence. Popular methods for removal are pellets, beer traps, or regular sprays of neem oil.
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