Guacamole Hosta

Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings and often work well as specimen or edging plants. Especially in northern zones, hostas should be mulched with a layer of finely shredded organic material to prevent heaving in the winter. Mulch is beneficial because it retains moisture around the plant's roots, but it is also the ideal place for slugs to hide. Watch for holes in the center of the leaves. If they are present, so are slugs. Applying a slug bait in early spring when new shoots are beginning to emerge will help to reduce the slug population. After a few years when plants are firmly established, the mulch can be removed completely, which should eliminate the slug problem altogether. Also be sure to clean all hosta foliage out of the garden in early winter after the plants have gone dormant. By doing so, you will be ridding the area of the eggs of slugs and other leaf-eating insects. Garden Style: Asian, Cottage, Eclectic, Formal, Woodland Shade Other Features: Border Plant, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Attractive Foliage, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point

Tall. 22" tall, 38" spread, part-full shade, pale lavender flowers. Fragrant. AHG 2002 Hosta of the Year! Huge, glossy, apple green leaves are surrounded by streaked, dark green leaf margins. Leaf centers become brighter gold in the summer and when exposed to more sunlight, while the margins remain dark green. Exhibits greater sun tolerance. Very fragrant! Attracts hummingbirds. Zones 3-9. Bareroot & wrapped in high quality gardening mix.

We currently only ship to the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipments are scheduled by USDA Hardiness Zone, ensuring your plants arrive ready to thrive.

Plant Type	Shipping Window
Daylilies	Early Mar – Early Nov
Lily Bulbs	Mid/Late Mar – Mid/Late May; Late Sep – Early Nov
Cannas & Dahlias	Early Mar – Mid-May
Daffodils	Early Mar – Mid-May
Perennials, Grasses & Hosta	Early Mar – Mid-May; Mid Sep – Early Nov
Iris	Early Mar – Early Jun; Mid Aug – Early Nov
Peonies	Early Mar – Mid-May; Early Sep – Early Nov
Tulips, Giant Allium & Magic Lilies	Early Oct – Early Nov

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When do you start shipping to my zone?

Zone	Approx. Shipping Time
Zones 7–11	Early–Mid March
Zone 6	Late March
Zone 5	Mid April
Zone 4	Late April
Zone 3	Early May

At Wild & Son, we’re committed to ensuring your gardening experience is nothing short of exceptional. That’s why, if you’re ever dissatisfied with any plant, for any reason, simply let us know. We’ll issue a merchandise credit, no questions asked and with no need to return the item. It’s our promise to you, rooted in over 150 years of dedicated customer care.