plantain lily 'Empress Wu'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Empress Wu'

plantain lily 'Empress Wu' · Hosta 'Empress Wu'

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation

Watering: Shaded soil kept evenly moist, root ball never fully allowed to drySunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Empress Wu'

plantain lily 'Empress Wu'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleShaded soil kept evenly moist, root ball never fully allowed to dry
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced large hosta foliage feed monthly spring until autumn
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation

How to Water plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Shaded soil kept evenly moist, root ball never fully allowed to dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Balanced large hosta foliage feed monthly spring until autumn

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of growing season

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Empress Wu' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation

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How to Repot plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Empress Wu'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails. Plants in containers may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Empress Wu'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Empress Wu'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Empress Wu'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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