plantain lily 'Shining Tot'
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Shining Tot' is a herbaceous perennial forming small clumps about 5cm high and 10cm across. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers lavender-blue, funnel-shaped, on arching stems in midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Shining Tot' (Hosta 'Shining Tot')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Shining Tot'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Shining Tot'
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plantain lily 'Shining Tot' care guide
- Evenly moist substrate, supply extra water during hot dry summer spells
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Evenly moist substrate, supply extra water during hot dry summer spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted balanced liquid fertilizer applied every three weeks in growing season
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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