Hosta 'Sherborne Swift'
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A compact perennial to around 20cm high, forming a mound of narrow, thick blue-green leaves with pointed tips. Loose clusters of bell-shaped, pale purple flowers are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hosta 'Sherborne Swift' (Hosta 'Sherborne Swift')
- 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
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Hosta 'Sherborne Swift'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Hosta 'Sherborne Swift'
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Hosta 'Sherborne Swift' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though these thicker-leaved blue cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
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