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    HOSTA 'Guacamole'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOSTA 'Guacamole'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    AWARD
    Apple-green heart-shaped leaves with an irregular bluish edge
     
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    • Good to know
      A descendant of the fragrant H. plantaginea.
    • Pests & Diseases
      A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infections
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin (North Carolina, USA)
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      65cm (26in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump forming perennial. Lustrous leaves 20cm (8in) long with a muted gold cast. Large, pale lavender flowers on scapes 85cm (34in) tall.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate sun in moist soil.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        65cm (26in)
      		  
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