Hosta 'Beach Boy'

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A clump-forming perennial to around 40cm high, with thick, heart-shaped blue-green leaves with broad streaks of cream in the centre. Loose clusters of white flowers are borne on upright stems in summer

Hosta 'Beach Boy'

Scientific classification

Species: Hosta 'Beach Boy' (Hosta 'Beach Boy')
Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full shade
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Distribution of Hosta 'Beach Boy'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Hosta 'Beach Boy'

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Hosta 'Beach Boy' care guide

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Watering: Partial shade · Full shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Growing

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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Common pests and 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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