plantain lily 'Big Daddy'

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

plantain lily 'Big Daddy' · Hosta 'Big Daddy'

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

Watering: Constant mild soil moisture, shade roots must never dry fully outSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Big Daddy'

plantain lily 'Big Daddy'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConstant mild soil moisture, shade roots must never dry fully out
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingWeak balanced foliage liquid feed once monthly active growth
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 'Big Daddy'?

Constant mild soil moisture, shade roots must never dry fully out

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

Partial shade

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

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

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Big Daddy'?

Weak balanced foliage liquid feed once monthly active growth

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Big Daddy'?

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

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Big Daddy'?

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Big Daddy'?

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

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Big Daddy'?

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 'Big Daddy'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Big Daddy'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to a virus

Pests

Plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil. This cultivar is said to be resistant to slugs

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Big Daddy'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Big Daddy'

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

Species
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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