plantain lily 'Big Boy'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Big Boy'

plantain lily 'Big Boy' · Hosta 'Big Boy'

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 soil evenly moist, especially in warm weatherSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Big Boy'

plantain lily 'Big Boy'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
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 feed 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 'Big Boy'?

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

Balanced feed in spring and early summer

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Big Boy' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

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 'Big Boy'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Big Boy'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Big Boy'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Big Boy'

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

Species
Hosta 'Big Boy'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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