Thompson & Morgan Hosta Guacamole 1 Litre Potted Plant - Bright Green Foliage - Hardy Perennial - Summer White Flowers

Thompson & Morgan

Hosta ‘Guacamole’, also known as Plantain Lily, will brighten any shady spot in your garden with its bright avocado-green leaves. This fabulous cultivar has lush, upright leaves which form a neat, dense rounded clump which provides a very long season of colour, starting from spring and lasting right through to late autumn. An added level of detail comes in summer when this plant produces upright stems bearing pretty white funnel-shaped flowers which are loved by pollinating insects. This is a useful plant for growing in a damp, shady spot. Its happy to be planted in pots, making it a great choice for a shady patio or courtyard garden.Grow Hosta plants in sun or dappled shade, on rich, moist, well-drained soil. Before planting, work some fresh compost or general fertiliser into the top 20cm of the soil. Alternatively, plant Hosta in patio containers in soil-based compost such as John Innes no3.In autumn, remove old foliage and apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift and divide Hosta plants in autumn every third year to maintain their vigour.Position: Full Shade/Partial ShadeHeight: Up to 70cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 70cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1 x Hosta Guacamole Plant in a 1 Litre Pot.Delivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).