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Hosta 'Remember Me' problems — and how to fix them

Hosta 'Remember Me' (Hosta 'Remember Me') 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

White leaf centres are highly attractive to slugs. Use iron phosphate pellets and hand-pick slugs at night; maintain dry mulch surfaces around crowns.

Sun scorch

White-centred leaves burn quickly in direct sun. Resite in deeper shade or protect from afternoon sun with a shade cloth.

Crown rot

Develops in overly wet or poorly drained conditions. Plant on a slight mound and avoid overwatering.

Hosta virus X

Produces blotchy, distorted leaves. Destroy infected plants and sterilise all tools used around them.

Vine weevil

Root-feeding larvae cause sudden plant decline. Apply nematode biological controls in late summer.

Prevent hosta 'remember me' problems before they start

Most hosta 'remember me' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:

Hosta 'Remember Me' problems — FAQ

Why is my hosta 'remember me' slug damage?

White leaf centres are highly attractive to slugs. Use iron phosphate pellets and hand-pick slugs at night; maintain dry mulch surfaces around crowns.

Why is my hosta 'remember me' sun scorch?

White-centred leaves burn quickly in direct sun. Resite in deeper shade or protect from afternoon sun with a shade cloth.

Why is my hosta 'remember me' crown rot?

Develops in overly wet or poorly drained conditions. Plant on a slight mound and avoid overwatering.

Why is my hosta 'remember me' hosta virus x?

Produces blotchy, distorted leaves. Destroy infected plants and sterilise all tools used around them.

Why is my hosta 'remember me' vine weevil?

Root-feeding larvae cause sudden plant decline. Apply nematode biological controls in late summer.