plantain lily 'Camelot'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 35cm high, with heart-shaped, textured green leaves with a silvery-blue waxy sheen. Produces loose clusters of pale purple flowers on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Camelot' (Hosta 'Camelot')
- 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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Distribution of plantain lily 'Camelot'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Camelot'
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plantain lily 'Camelot' care guide
- Maintain evenly damp substrate, increase watering under strong sunlight
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Maintain evenly damp substrate, increase watering under strong sunlight
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release leaf fertilizer spring, monthly diluted liquid supplements
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, though these thicker-leaved blue cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
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