plantain lily 'Whirlwind'
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A herbaceous perennial forming a clump around 15cm high and 30cm across. The slightly-twisted leaves have wide dark green margins; the centre changing from cream to lime green to darker green as the season progresses. The pale lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in mid to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Whirlwind' (Hosta 'Whirlwind')
- 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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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Whirlwind'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Whirlwind'
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plantain lily 'Whirlwind' care guide
- Evenly moist soil required, frequent light watering under full shade
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Evenly moist soil required, frequent light watering under full shade
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild balanced liquid fertilizer applied biweekly in spring and summer
Pruning
PruningRemove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails; plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil
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