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plantain lily 'Ben Vernooij'

Hosta 'Ben Vernooij' (v)

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A medium-sized clump-forming, deciduous perennial thick blue foliage variegated with a wide, feathery creamy-yellow margin. Large lavender purple flowers appear on stems above the foliage during the summer. Good resiliance to slugs

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade or full shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation

Pruning

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer and early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years