plantain lily 'Dream Queen'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 50cm high. Leaves are corrugated, broadly ovate to rounded in shape, and dark blue-green with irregular, golden yellow streaks in the centre. Produces loose clusters of tubular, near-white flowers with streaks of very pale purple on the insides, on upright stems in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Dream Queen' (Hosta 'Dream Queen')
- 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 'Dream Queen'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Dream Queen'
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plantain lily 'Dream Queen' care guide
- Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist; do not allow it to dry out completely.
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist; do not allow it to dry out completely.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in midsummer.
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; container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
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