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plantain lily 'Fireworks'

Hosta 'Fireworks' (v)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

An upright, compact, clump-forming perennial with slightly 'twisted' white leaves with a dark green margin. Tall, pale lavender flowers appear in July. Needs plenty of light (not hot sun) and regular feeding to perform at its best, and should not be restricted to small pots or containers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

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 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 or early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryPond Margins

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