plantain lily 'Fire and Ice'
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A compact, mound-forming perennial to 60cm tall and wide. Itsovate, slightly wavy-edged, variegated leaves have creamy-white centres with irregular green margins. Spikes of lavender flowers are borne above the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' (Hosta 'Fire and Ice')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Fire and Ice'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Fire and Ice'
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plantain lily 'Fire and Ice' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and early 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, snails and vine weevil
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