plantain lily 'Lemon Delight'

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A small, clump-forming perennial to 20cm high, with ovate, tapered, slightly wavy yellow-green leaves with narrow gold margins. Produces loose clusters of light purple streaked flowers, on upright stems in summer

plantain lily 'Lemon Delight'

Scientific classification

Species
plantain lily 'Lemon Delight' (Hosta 'Lemon Delight')
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Lemon Delight'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Lemon Delight'

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plantain lily 'Lemon Delight' care guide

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Watering
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Growing

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a lightly shaded spot away from direct sun and 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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Common pests and 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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