plantain lily 'Big Daddy'
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A clump-forming perennial growing to about a metre tall and across. The large leaves, with 25cm long blades, are glaucous blue turning green and deeply-puckered; the greyish-white, bell-shaped flowers are borne in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Big Daddy' (Hosta 'Big Daddy')
- 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
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Big Daddy'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Big Daddy'
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plantain lily 'Big Daddy' care guide
- Constant mild soil moisture, shade roots must never dry fully out
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constant mild soil moisture, shade roots must never dry fully out
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced foliage liquid feed once monthly active growth
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
Plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil. This cultivar is said to be resistant to slugs
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