Troubleshooting
Hosta 'Paul Revere' problems — and how to fix them
Hosta 'Paul Revere' (Hosta 'Paul Revere') 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.
Slug damage
Broad margined leaves attract slugs. Use iron phosphate pellets and grit barriers around the planting area; inspect after rain.
Leaf margin scorch
Cream margins burn easily in direct sun or dry winds. Maintain adequate shade and soil moisture.
Hosta virus X
Produces irregular mosaic-like patterning distinct from the clean white margin. Destroy infected plants and disinfect tools.
Crown rot
Wet winter conditions can cause the crown to decay. Improve drainage and avoid deep mulching against the crown in autumn.
Vine weevil larvae
Root damage by larvae causes wilting. Drench with nematodes (Steinernema kraussei) in late summer.
Prevent hosta 'paul revere' problems before they start
Most hosta 'paul revere' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Hosta 'Paul Revere' problems — FAQ
Why is my hosta 'paul revere' slug damage?
Broad margined leaves attract slugs. Use iron phosphate pellets and grit barriers around the planting area; inspect after rain.
Why is my hosta 'paul revere' leaf margin scorch?
Cream margins burn easily in direct sun or dry winds. Maintain adequate shade and soil moisture.
Why is my hosta 'paul revere' hosta virus x?
Produces irregular mosaic-like patterning distinct from the clean white margin. Destroy infected plants and disinfect tools.
Why is my hosta 'paul revere' crown rot?
Wet winter conditions can cause the crown to decay. Improve drainage and avoid deep mulching against the crown in autumn.
Why is my hosta 'paul revere' vine weevil larvae?
Root damage by larvae causes wilting. Drench with nematodes (Steinernema kraussei) in late summer.