plantain lily 'Red October'
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A slow-growing, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 40cm high, with an upright habit and long, elliptic matt green leaves with lightly rippled edges and paler undersides. Leaves are held on dark red stems. Produces loose clusters of funnel-shaped, pale purple flowers on upright stems in late summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Red October' (Hosta 'Red October')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 plantain lily 'Red October'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Red October'
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plantain lily 'Red October' care guide
- Evenly moist humus soil, avoid waterlogged poorly drained substrate
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Evenly moist humus soil, avoid waterlogged poorly drained substrate
Fertilizing
FertilizingFoliage hosta dilute feed monthly spring through mid summer months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady 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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