HOSTA GUACAMOLE / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA GUACAMOLE / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Guacamole' is a stunning perennial known for its bold, chartreuse to yellow-green foliage with wide, dark green margins. This unique Hosta variety offers a lively pop of color in shaded or partially shaded gardens, borders, and containers, creating a striking contrast and adding texture to the landscape.

Why Choose Hosta 'Guacamole'?

Comparison: 'Guacamole' is recognized for its bright, chartreuse foliage that provides a fresh, vibrant color compared to the more traditional green Hostas. Its dark green margins further enhance its visual appeal.
Companions: Pairs well with other shade-loving plants like ferns, astilbes, or contrasting darker-leaved varieties to create a balanced, eye-catching garden design.

Key Features:

Chartreuse to Yellow-Green Foliage: The bold chartreuse leaves with dark green margins create a vibrant contrast, making 'Guacamole' a standout choice for adding color to shaded garden spaces.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it perfect for brightening up low-light corners or garden beds.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain, resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great low-care option for gardeners.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a compact, mound-like shape, ideal for use as a ground cover, in mixed beds, or as a focal point in garden designs.
Summer Flowers: Produces pale lavender flowers on tall stems in mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Guacamole' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with vibrant, colorful foliage. Its striking color and compact growth habit make it an excellent choice for shaded or partially shaded areas, where it will bring a fresh, lively feel to your garden.