plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'

plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue' · Hosta 'Wheaton Blue'

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'

plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though the thicker leaves of this cultivar may be more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Wheaton Blue'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Wheaton Blue'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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