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plantain lily 'Mrs Minky'

Hosta 'Mrs Minky'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A herbaceous perennial of a small to medium size with wavy yellow-green pointy leaves and is fast to grow. Has spikes of lavender coloured flowers in summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamClayChalkSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade to maintain its colour. Add organic-matter in clay and sandy soils. Can be grown in containers.

Pruning

Remove dead foliage

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, leafhoppers

Diseases

May be susceptible to Anthracnose, Sooty mould

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

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