H. ‘Avocado’
Hosta ‘Avocado’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Guacamole' registered in 1998, 'Avocado' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its greenish-yellow leaves with dark green, flat margins and exceptionally shiny surfaces on both sides. The leaf coloration reverses the typical pattern of its parent, with the lighter center framed by a darker border.
In the Garden
Reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, 'Avocado' forms an upright, fast-growing clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its medium size and glossy foliage make it effective as a groundcover or in mixed shade borders, where it pairs well with ferns and other broad-leaved perennials. The 30- to 34-inch (76.2–86.4 cm) scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Avocado' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor accordingly in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow with 2in (5.1cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–34 in (76.2–86.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Guacamole' — H. ‘Guacamole’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Avocado’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cerveza’ (sport)
- H. ‘Enchiladas’ (sport)
- H. ‘Mojito’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’ (1998)
- H. ‘Shirley’ (1998)
- H. ‘Summer Joy’ (1998)
- H. ‘Summer Music’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #358. How we check this data.