{"product_id":"hosta-guacamole","title":"Hosta 'Guacamole'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Guacamole'\u003c\/strong\u003e is prized for its vibrant chartreuse centers edged in dark green. Its fragrant pale lavender flowers and large glossy leaves add bold texture and color contrast to gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Midsummer to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to part sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture in sunny locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This cultivar was developed from Asian hosta species and is commonly used in temperate ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts honeybees and native bumblebees with its pale lavender, fragrant flowers rich in pollen and nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby Throated Hummingbirds occasionally visit its tubular blooms while foraging through mid to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 36 - 48 in apart to accommodate full mature size and promote good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning when massed along borders, as a focal specimen in mixed shade beds, or combined with fine textured foliage for contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Lime Marmalade' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright foliage plays off the chartreuse tones and adds a ruffled texture to the planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHakonechloa macra (Japanese Forest Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds motion and soft arching form that complements bold hosta leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe arendsii 'Fanal' (Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep red flower plumes create a dramatic accent against the green and gold foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Heart shaped silver foliage contrasts and extends interest into spring and early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Upright evergreen fronds provide winter presence and a classic woodland texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948243378337,"sku":"HOSTA GUACAMOLE","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hostagua.jpg?v=1585309559","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-guacamole","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}