Plantain Lily (syn. H. undulata Media Variegata)
Wavy-margined, mid-green leaves, splashed with w
| Wavy-margined, mid-green leaves, splashed with white and pale yellow-white, and spikes of funnel-shaped, mauve flowers in June and July. This variegated hosta flourishes in conditions of partial to full shade. Best protected from cold, drying winds, it`s an ideal specimen plant for a large, well-drained container. Position: partial or full shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: June and July Flower colour: mauve 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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