Troubleshooting
Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' problems — and how to fix them
Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' (Hosta 'Guacamole') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Slugs and snails
Soft, fast spring growth is attractive to slugs, leaving holes. Use iron-phosphate pellets, traps or barriers early in the season.
Leaf scorch
Although sun-tolerant, the gold centres can bleach or brown in harsh afternoon sun or dry soil. Keep moist and shade from the hottest sun.
Sparse flowering
Too much shade reduces the prized fragrant blooms. Give it brighter light and adequate feeding to flower well.
Hosta Virus X (HVX)
Incurable virus causing mottling and distortion. Buy clean stock and remove infected plants promptly.
Prevent fragrant hosta 'guacamole' problems before they start
Most fragrant hosta 'guacamole' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for fragrant hosta 'guacamole' in general rather than its problems? Read the full fragrant hosta 'guacamole' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Fragrant Hosta 'Guacamole' problems — FAQ
Why is my fragrant hosta 'guacamole' slugs and snails?
Soft, fast spring growth is attractive to slugs, leaving holes. Use iron-phosphate pellets, traps or barriers early in the season.
Why is my fragrant hosta 'guacamole' leaf scorch?
Although sun-tolerant, the gold centres can bleach or brown in harsh afternoon sun or dry soil. Keep moist and shade from the hottest sun.
Why is my fragrant hosta 'guacamole' sparse flowering?
Too much shade reduces the prized fragrant blooms. Give it brighter light and adequate feeding to flower well.
Why is my fragrant hosta 'guacamole' hosta virus x (hvx)?
Incurable virus causing mottling and distortion. Buy clean stock and remove infected plants promptly.