Plaintain Lily. Small shiny dark green leaved variety forming small clumps. The flowers are surprising large for such a little plant. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers July. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hosta tardiflora
Small shiny dark green leaved variety forming small clumps. The flowers are surprising large for such a little plant
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Hosta |
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Species | tardiflora |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Plaintain Lily |
Flower Colour | lilac |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Hostaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
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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