Plaintain Lily

Spikes of pale lilac flowers flowers in July and

Spikes of pale lilac flowers flowers in July and August above clumps of heart-shaped, glossy, yellow-green leaves, becoming puckered when mature. The glossy leaves of this handsome hosta are, allegedly, less likely to be demolished by slugs and snails. Ideal for a large container, it thrives in sun or partial shade. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July and August Flower colour: pale lilac Hardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add a generous amount of well-rotted garden compost or leaf-mould when planting. Protect the young foliage from slugs, deadhead the faded blooms and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant each springGoes well with: Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, Pulmonaria `Sissinghurst White`, Dryopteris filix-mas, Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium x rubrum, Carex elata `Aurea`

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