Troubleshooting
Paul's Glory Hosta problems — and how to fix them
Paul's Glory Hosta (Hosta 'Paul's Glory') 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 and snail damage
Holed and ragged leaves spoil the prized colour contrast. Use barriers, traps, or ferric-phosphate pellets and remove sheltering debris.
Centre scorch
The pale gold centre browns in too much sun or dry soil. Shade from afternoon sun and keep moisture even.
Crown and root rot
Wet, poorly drained soil rots the crown. Plant in free-draining ground and never leave the plant standing in water.
Foliar nematode
Brown inter-veinal streaks appear in late summer. Remove affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and don't propagate from infected plants.
Prevent paul's glory hosta problems before they start
Most paul's glory hosta issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for paul's glory hosta in general rather than its problems? Read the full paul's glory hosta care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Paul's Glory Hosta problems — FAQ
Why is my paul's glory hosta slug and snail damage?
Holed and ragged leaves spoil the prized colour contrast. Use barriers, traps, or ferric-phosphate pellets and remove sheltering debris.
Why is my paul's glory hosta centre scorch?
The pale gold centre browns in too much sun or dry soil. Shade from afternoon sun and keep moisture even.
Why is my paul's glory hosta crown and root rot?
Wet, poorly drained soil rots the crown. Plant in free-draining ground and never leave the plant standing in water.
Why is my paul's glory hosta foliar nematode?
Brown inter-veinal streaks appear in late summer. Remove affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and don't propagate from infected plants.