Hosta 'Beach Boy'

How to Grow and Care for Hosta 'Beach Boy'

Hosta 'Beach Boy' · Hosta 'Beach Boy'

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. This cultivar has some sun tolerance, and central leaf markings will be paler when grown in part sun. Mulch annually in spring and water during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weatherSunlight: Partial shade · Full shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Hosta 'Beach Boy'

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade · Full shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. This cultivar has some sun tolerance, and central leaf markings will be paler when grown in part sun. Mulch annually in spring and water during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Partial shade · Full shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

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What Soil Is Best for Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

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How to Prune Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

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How to Care for Hosta 'Beach Boy' in Winter?

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How to Plant Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. This cultivar has some sun tolerance, and central leaf markings will be paler when grown in part sun. Mulch annually in spring and water during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

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How to Harvest Hosta 'Beach Boy'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though these thicker-leaved blue cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of Hosta 'Beach Boy'

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Attributes of Hosta 'Beach Boy'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Beach Boy'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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