Plaintain Lily. Rich green heart shaped leaves making large clumps. The large flowers are bourne over a long period. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hosta montana
Rich green heart shaped leaves making large clumps. The large flowers are bourne over a long period.
Additional information
| Generic | Hosta |
|---|---|
| Species | montana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Plaintain Lily |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Hostaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
| Propagation | Division |
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