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plantain lily 'Olive Bailey Langdon'

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Herbaceous perennial variety for full or dappled shade capabable to resist leaf scorching in direct sunlight, has fine large deeply corrugated textured sea-green foliage with wavy golden margins. Slow to grow, will reach its full potential in shade, blossoming in summer with tall white bell-shaped flowers. Exposure to sunlight can alter varigation and colour.

Scientific classification

Species: plantain lily 'Olive Bailey Langdon' (Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon')
Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Olive Bailey Langdon'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Olive Bailey Langdon'

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plantain lily 'Olive Bailey Langdon' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and early summer

Pruning

Cut back dying leaves in autumn or early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn every three years.

Growing

Prefers to grow in shade or dappled shade in fertile, moist, well drained soil. In heavy clay or sandy soil add plenty of well rotted manure and use soil based compost for containers. Cut back dying leaves in mid spring or autumn and mulch with well rotted manure applied around the base of the plant. This variety will not scorch in the sun. See hosta cultivation for further advice

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