plantain lily 'Halcyon'
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Halcyon' is a compact herbaceous perennial with ovate, thick-textured, vivid blue-grey leaves to 20cm in length. Light greyish-lavender, bell-shaped flowers are carried on stems to 40cm
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Halcyon' (Hosta 'Halcyon')
- 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
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Halcyon'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Halcyon'
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plantain lily 'Halcyon' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil with shelter from cold, dry winds. Best in slightly acid or neutral soils; it will grow in alkaline soils if enriched but shallow, chalky soils can cause leaves to yellow. Partial shade is best but it can tolerate some sun if the soil is kept moist. Mulch in spring
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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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