plantain lily 'Abiqua Elephant Ears'
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A large, clump-forming deciduous perennial to around 80cm high and 1.5m across. Leaves are giant sized, to 45cm long, green with a bluish bloom, and heart-shaped with deeply impressed veins. Produces loose clusters of pale purple flowers on stems over a metre high in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Abiqua Elephant Ears' (Hosta 'Abiqua Elephant Ears')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Abiqua Elephant Ears'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Abiqua Elephant Ears'
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plantain lily 'Abiqua Elephant Ears' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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
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