plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'

plantain lily 'Captain Kirk' · Hosta 'Captain Kirk'

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: Water deeply and regularly to keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting foliage.Sunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'

plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater deeply and regularly to keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting foliage.
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingApply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring and again in 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 'Captain Kirk'?

Water deeply and regularly to keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting foliage.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

Apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring and again in summer.

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Captain Kirk' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

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 'Captain Kirk'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'?

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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 'Captain Kirk'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Captain Kirk'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Captain Kirk'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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