tall-cluster plantain lily
Also known as: renge-giboshi
A vigorous, herbaceous perennial, forming a clump of broadly-ovate, boldly-veined green leaves, to 20cm long and 15cm wide. Pale purple flowers on erect stems, to 75cm tall, appear in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall-cluster plantain lily (Hosta fortunei)
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tall-cluster plantain lily
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tall-cluster plantain lily
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tall-cluster plantain lily care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
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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