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Hosta 'Guacamole'

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Guacamole

22 vendors have this plant for sale.

10 members have or want this plant for trade.

Plant Size (check one):
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Growing Habit:
Mound-like

Growth Rate:
Fast

Leaf Shape:
Broadly Ovate

Leaf Appearance:
Corrugated

Degree to which the appearance is present:
Lightly

Leaf Texture (top):
Very Shiny

Leaf Texture (bottom):
Dull

Leaf Substance:
4 (Above Average)

Leaf Color:
Medium Green

Color of Leaf Margin:
Medium Green

Number of Vein Pairs:
12 to 15

Appearance of Margin:
Flat/Nearly Flat

Margin Width:
1/2" - 1"

Bloom Time:
Mid

Flower Shape:
Trumpet

Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant

Does it set seed?:
Yes; seed is viable

Bloom Color:
Near White
Pale Lavender

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Profile:

6 positives
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative margaretx On May 1, 2005, margaretx from Houston, TX
(Zone 9b) wrote:

I'm on the Tx Gulf Coast and Guacamole vanished from my yard over the winter. Several others have returned but not this one. I was bummed.

Positive joyceh On Mar 22, 2005, joyceh from Stewart, MN
(Zone 4a) wrote:

This is a vigorous plant and very attractive, takes a lot of sun. This is one worth having.

Positive bryanvac On May 18, 2003, bryanvac from Minneapolis, MN wrote:

A great hosta for your collection. Who would think a hosta would produce great cut flowers. The flower stocks are tall and filled with large fragrant flowers like tiny lilies. They are pure white and you smell them every time you walk by them in the house or outside. The leaf coloring is great, it makes this hosta really stand out.

Positive akitakitty On Apr 26, 2003, akitakitty from Gonzales, LA wrote:

i have had a lot of hostas and this one is probably my favorite. the two-tone leaves are beautiful and this hosta seems to reach mature size quicker than most. it will take tons of sun, even afternoon, but give it water frequently. and the flowers are beautiful and smell heavenly. you can't go wrong with this hosta.

Positive HummerRachel On Jan 20, 2003, HummerRachel from Cornwall, ON
(Zone 5b) wrote:

A wonderful, very fast grower. Yes the fragrance is awesome and the hummingbirds are drawn to this one like sugar. Will take a great deal of sun without showing stress (water accordingly of course). If your just starting your collection, definately include this one.

Positive smiln32 On Aug 11, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Beautiful, shiny leaves. Gorgeous bright green color. Love this one!

Vigorous sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. Colors best in some sun. Flowers are very fragrant. 2002 Hosta of the Year.

Neutral jody On Jul 28, 2002, jody from MD &, VA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Flowers are white on 30"-40" scapes. Registered by Bob Solberg 1994. Sport of Fragrant Bouquet.

Positive Greenwood On May 6, 2002, Greenwood from Bonifay, FL
(Zone 8a) wrote:

One of the easy to grow and a very pretty hosta

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bonifay, Florida
Ruskin, Florida
Cordele, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Machesney Park, Illinois
Nilwood, Illinois
Washington, Illinois
Wichita, Kansas
Durham, Maine
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Stewart, Minnesota
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Belfield, North Dakota
Medora, North Dakota
Coshocton, Ohio
Fremont, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Orrville, Ohio
Portland, Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Norristown, Pennsylvania
North Augusta, South Carolina
Garland, Texas
Lexington, Virginia
Linden, Virginia
Kalama, Washington
Huntington, West Virginia
Franklin, Wisconsin
Marion, Wisconsin



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