Guacamole Hosta
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate to Fast
- Part Shade to Full Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Georgia grown & ready to plant
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About Guacamole Hosta
Guacamole Hosta stands out among hostas for its genuinely fragrant flowers, tall white trumpet-shaped blooms in late summer that carry a sweet perfume rare among hosta cultivars, most of which have unscented or barely noticeable flowers. Its foliage is chartreuse-gold in the leaf center with irregular darker green margins, brightening a shaded bed with more color contrast than solid green hostas. It grows to 1.5-2 feet tall and spreads 3-4 feet wide at a moderate to fast pace for a hosta, filling a shaded area more quickly than slower cultivars. Like all hostas, it requires part to full shade and consistent soil moisture, and its lighter chartreuse foliage can scorch more readily in direct sun than darker green or blue hosta varieties, so reliable shade is especially important for Guacamole. Deer and slug pressure remain the primary challenges for hostas in Georgia gardens, and its fragrant flowers are a genuine bonus that few other hosta cultivars can offer.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 1.5-2 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 3-4 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate to High — consistent moisture |
| Bloom Season | Late Summer (tall, fragrant white flower spikes) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Guacamole Hosta in reliable part to full shade, since its lighter chartreuse foliage scorches more easily than darker hosta varieties in direct sun. Amend Georgia clay with compost for consistent moisture retention. Water regularly, especially during summer dry spells. Site near a patio or walkway in late summer to enjoy the fragrant white flower spikes at close range. Check soil moisture regularly through the growing season, since Georgia's summer heat can dry out beds faster than expected, and inconsistent moisture is the most common cause of poor performance.
Fast Facts
- Genuinely fragrant white flower spikes in late summer
- Chartreuse-gold foliage with darker green margins
- Mature size: 1.5-2 ft tall, spreading 3-4 ft wide
- Moderate to fast growth for a hosta
- Needs reliable shade — lighter foliage scorches easily
- Not deer resistant; susceptible to slug damage
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Guacamole Hosta FAQs
Do hostas have fragrant flowers?
Most hostas have unscented or barely noticeable flowers, but Guacamole Hosta is a notable exception, producing tall white trumpet-shaped blooms in late summer with a genuinely sweet fragrance. This makes it worth planting near a patio or walkway where the late-summer scent can be appreciated up close.
Do deer eat Guacamole Hosta?
Yes, Guacamole Hosta is not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer, especially newly planted specimens. In Gwinnett County areas with heavy deer pressure, fencing or repellent application is worth considering until the plant is well established.