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Hosta Plantain Lily 180MM
Hosta ‘Plantain Lily’ – 180MM
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I am Plantain Lily. My family originated from East Asia
| Low growing I am popular for my lush and diversely patterned foliage.
My blooms, many of which are fragrant, are in shades of lavender appear on upright stems during the warmer months. Low maintenance I do best in well drained fertile soils and am a good choice for shady locations. I am long lived and winter hardy. I produced dense coverage and can carpet small areas outcompeting many weeds. Long lived and winter deciduous I can die back completely with a flush of fresh new growth in the spring. Plant many of my varieties together to create a patchwork effect. All my species are edible and some are grown as vegetables in parts of Asia. |
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Part to Full Shade (morning or filtered sun for 4-6 hours, to no direct sun) |
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Height: 0.6m Width: 0.6m |
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I need minimal water once established |
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Patterned foliage |
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I am happy in most soils but prefer soils that are well drained |
| I am popular and will make you happy because… |
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I produce mostly white blooms in spring and summer which are followed by purple ornamental berries |
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I am great for mass planting either as a single variety or multiple varieties to create patchwork effect |
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My arching foliage works well when planted in the garden and in pots and other containers |
- Plant me:
- in pots and other containers
- in garden beds and general landscaping
- in fragrant and sensory gardens
| Tips for success… |
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Protect me from snails and slugs |
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Plant me 40cm apart |
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100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene |
| Plant family: Asparagaceae |
| Other names: Giboshi |
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