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plantain lily 'Forbidden Fruit'

Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit'^PBR (v)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Forbidden Fruit' is a clump-forming perennial with thick, variegated leaves that have yellow-pale orange centres surrounded by wide, blue to dark green margins. Lavender flowers are borne on upright stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. See hosta cultivation for further information

Pruning

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead leaves at the end of the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Pests

Prone to slugs and snails; plants in pots may be affected by vine weevil

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years