plantain lily 'Ice Cream'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Ice Cream'

plantain lily 'Ice Cream' · Hosta 'Ice Cream'

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, 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: Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weatherSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Ice Cream'

plantain lily 'Ice Cream'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, 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 'Ice Cream'?

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Ice Cream' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, 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 'Ice Cream'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Ice Cream'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Ice Cream'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Ice Cream'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Ice Cream'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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