plantain lily 'Gloriosa'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to around 45cm high and 1.2m wide. Leaves are dark green and glossy, with a very fine white margin and incurved edges, giving a distinctive shape. Produces loose clusters of pale purple flowers, on upright stems to 1.2m high in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Gloriosa' (Hosta 'Gloriosa')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 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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Distribution of plantain lily 'Gloriosa'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Gloriosa'
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plantain lily 'Gloriosa' care guide
- Consistently evenly moist shaded soil, never let substrate fully dry
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Consistently evenly moist shaded soil, never let substrate fully dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak shade perennial foliage feed monthly spring until early autumn
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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