plantain lily 'Vulcan'
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A clump-forming perennial to 55cm high with broadly ovate, white-centred leaves with irregular, wide dark green margins and some lighter green to yellow streaking where the margin meets the white leaf centre. Spikes of funnel-shaped, pale lavender flowers are born above the foliage in mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Vulcan' (Hosta 'Vulcan')
- 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 'Vulcan'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Vulcan'
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plantain lily 'Vulcan' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly 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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