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Guacamole Hosta (#2)
Guacamole Hosta (#2)
$27.00
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Low stock: 10 left
Hosta 'Guacamole'
Choose Guacamole Hosta if you want one big, bright hosta to carry a shady bed; the tradeoff is size, because it needs room and will not stay tidy in a narrow strip.
Buy This If
- You want a large shade anchor.
- You like bright green foliage.
- You have room for a broad clump.
Skip This If
- Your soil dries out often.
- Deer feed heavily nearby.
- You need a narrow edging plant.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its broad, bright foliage gives a shaded bed real weight without needing flowers to do the work. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in faster than many perennials once planted in steady shade with consistent moisture. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Care is simple, but you should remove tired foliage and watch for slug damage in damp spots. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse this, so protect it or choose a more deer-resistant plant where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | This is a large hosta, so it can crowd paths, steps, and tight foundation corners. |
| Screening Value | D | It adds summer bulk near the ground but dies back for winter and will not screen views. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Guacamole as a main hosta, not a filler; give it breathing room, keep it out of dry afternoon heat, and protect it if deer are regular visitors.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 4.5 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, clumping rosette |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it flower?
Yes, it sends up fragrant pale lavender-white flowers later in the season.
Can it handle some sun?
Morning sun is usually workable, but hot afternoon sun can scorch the foliage.
Is it good under trees?
Yes, if the soil is not bone-dry and tree roots are not taking all the moisture.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
- Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
- Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
- Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41108
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