Plaintain Lily. The bold yellow rim of the dark green leaves makes this a very attractive variety. Looks effective when grown in a pot. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hosta montana ‘Yellow River’ (v)
The bold yellow rim of the dark green leaves makes this a very attractive variety. Looks effective when grown in a pot.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Hosta |
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Species | montana |
Varietry | 'Yellow River' (v) |
Common Name | Plaintain Lily |
Flower Colour | lilac |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Hostaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | |
Flowers From | July |
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 |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Division |
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