Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fragrant hosta 'guacamole'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills fragrant hosta 'guacamole' in winter
Cutting fragrant hosta 'guacamole' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering fragrant hosta 'guacamole' — FAQ
Does fragrant hosta 'guacamole' need to come indoors for winter?
Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move fragrant hosta 'guacamole' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water fragrant hosta 'guacamole' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills fragrant hosta 'guacamole' over winter?
Cutting fragrant hosta 'guacamole' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.